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Lloyd Austin
US-Philippine Relationship to ‘Transcend’ Changes in Administration, Austin Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Donald Trump's impending return to the White House has stirred up questions about the future of Washington's support for the Philippines.
Philippines, US Sign Military Intelligence Sharing Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The pact could allow the Philippines to access more sophisticated weapons systems from its long-standing security ally.
US Announces $500 Million in Military Funding for the Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement caps off two years that have seen a considerable strategic convergence between the two long-standing allies.
After Pentagon Chief’s Visit, Is There Hope for A Recovery in Cambodia-US Ties?
By Kim Sun and Chhengpor Aun
Prime Minister Hun Manet's accession last year has opened a window of opportunity for Phnom Penh and Washington.
Was the CIA Director Recently in Phnom Penh?
By David Hutt
Whether or not William Burns visited Cambodia, as former PM Hun Sen seemed to claim, U.S.-China competition has set off an intelligence race in Southeast Asia.
US Defense Secretary Austin Visits Cambodia for Talks With New Leadership
By Sebastian Strangio
The secretary of defense said that he had "substantive conversations" with Prime Minister Hun Manet and other Cambodian officials.
Carrots and Sticks: Washington’s Strategy to Counter Chinese Influence in Cambodia Rests on Faulty Premises
By Arthur Eremita
Old debates about U.S. engagement have become obsolete in light of evidence that the country's elite is abetting cyberscam operations on a massive scale.
Top US and Chinese Defense Officials Seek to Restore Communications as Tensions Rise in Indo-Pacific
By David Rising
A closed-door meeting Friday was the first in person contact between the top Chinese and U.S. defense officials since 2022.
US Defense Secretary Austin to Visit Cambodia Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
Lloyd Austin's visit is a sign that Washington is seeking to re-engage the new look leadership in Phnom Penh, in a bid to draw the country out of China's orbit.
US Defense Ties in Southeast Asia: A Wide-Ranging Buffet
By Sribala Subramanian
The Pentagon's palatable message for Southeast Asia.
China Defends Buzzing American Warship in Taiwan Strait, Accuses US of Provoking Beijing
By David Rising
Defense Minister Li Shangfu's comment came after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Washington would not "flinch in the face of bullying or coercion" from China.
Top US, Chinese Defense Officials Vie for Influence in Asia-Pacific
By David Rising
This year's Shangri-La Dialogue comes amid a wide range of issues, including the war in Ukraine, the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, and growing tensions between China and the U.S.
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