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Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement
April 07, 2016
Why the Philippines Is Critical to the US Rebalance to Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila has become an even more central part of U.S. security strategy over the past few years.
March 23, 2016
South China Sea: China Slams US-Philippines Rotational Basing Agreement
By Ankit Panda
China cites the announcement of U.S. access to Philippines bases as evidence of militarization in the South China Sea.
March 19, 2016
A Big Deal? US, Philippines Agree First ‘Bases’ Under New Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of the initial locations agreed for EDCA's implementation.
February 08, 2016
Philippines’ Top Diplomat Resigns With South China Sea Verdict Looming
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario has stepped down from his post.
January 27, 2016
Why the New US-Philippine Defense Pact Could Be a Double-Edged Sword
By Richard Javad Heydarian
The EDCA does little to boost Manila's security and may end up exacerbating superpower rivalry.
January 14, 2016
US, Philippines Boost Ties In Ministerial Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The "2+2" in Washington sees discussion on defense, economics and violent extremism.
January 12, 2016
Philippine Court Upholds New US Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.
November 16, 2015
Obama Philippines Visit to Focus on Maritime Security
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Obama will be in Manila to attend APEC, what’s happening on the sidelines may steal the show.
November 10, 2015
Will the Philippines Approve a New US Defense Pact Ahead of Obama's Visit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports suggest a key Supreme Court ruling may be declared sooner than anticipated.
September 08, 2015
US to Deliver Four New Patrol Vessels to the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
State Department awards contract to firm to provide Manila with the boats.
July 17, 2015
Philippines to Revive Former US Naval Base Near South China Sea in 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is looking to reopen the facility next year in a further boost to its capabilities.
June 03, 2015
Philippines Moves Toward New Naval Base Near the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is making progress on a new facility.