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US, Philippines Agree to Larger American Military Presence
February 02, 2023

US, Philippines Agree to Larger American Military Presence

By Jim Gomez
The two sides have agreed to grant the U.S. armed forces access to four more bases under the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.

Austin in Philippines to Discuss Larger US Military Presence
February 01, 2023

Austin in Philippines to Discuss Larger US Military Presence

By Jim Gomez
The U.S. defense chief is the latest senior official to visit the Philippines in a sign of warming ties after a strained period under Marcos's predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.
In Defense Minister Talks, US Reaffirms Commitment to South Korea
January 31, 2023

In Defense Minister Talks, US Reaffirms Commitment to South Korea

By Mitch Shin
Kicking off his visit to Seoul, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend South Korea.

Japan, US Discuss Longer Range Missiles to Counter China
September 16, 2022

Japan, US Discuss Longer Range Missiles to Counter China

By Thisanka Siripala
At a defense ministers’ meeting, Japan gets U.S. support to bolster its defenses with “counter strike capabilities.”

Thai PM Meets US Defense Secretary in a Bid to Advance Security Ties
June 14, 2022

Thai PM Meets US Defense Secretary in a Bid to Advance Security Ties

By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting reflects a palpable warming of relations between Bangkok and Washington.

Shangri-La Dialogue Concludes Under Shadow of Ukraine, US-China Tensions
June 13, 2022

Shangri-La Dialogue Concludes Under Shadow of Ukraine, US-China Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
Returning after a pandemic-induced three-year hiatus, the security conference reflected the world's growing uncertainty and tension.

US, China Defense Ministers Hold First Meeting
June 11, 2022

US, China Defense Ministers Hold First Meeting

By Shannon Tiezzi
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe spoke in Singapore, part of an effort to add “guardrails” to the China-U.S. competition.
Shangri-La Defense Dialogue Set to Open Amid Growing Global Tensions
June 09, 2022

Shangri-La Defense Dialogue Set to Open Amid Growing Global Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
Taiwan, Ukraine, and growing U.S.-China competition are all expected to figure during the three-day conference.

US Pentagon Chief Speaks for 1st Time to Chinese Counterpart
April 20, 2022

US Pentagon Chief Speaks for 1st Time to Chinese Counterpart

By Robert Burns
For months, Austin has failed to get Gen. Xu Qiliang, deputy chairman of the Party's Central Military Commission, on the phone. Instead, he spoke to lower-ranked Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe.

US Global Posture Review Calls for Stationing More Units in South Korea  
December 02, 2021

US Global Posture Review Calls for Stationing More Units in South Korea  

By Mitch Shin
The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that it decided to station an Apache attack helicopter squadron and artillery division headquarters permanently in South Korea.

Chinese Foreign Minister Begins 3-Nation Tour of Southeast Asia
September 10, 2021

Chinese Foreign Minister Begins 3-Nation Tour of Southeast Asia

By Sebastian Strangio
The visit will include stops in Vietnam and Singapore, which recently hosted U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
What Were the Main Outcomes of Kamala Harris’ Trip to Southeast Asia?
August 27, 2021

What Were the Main Outcomes of Kamala Harris’ Trip to Southeast Asia?

By Sebastian Strangio
The visit highlighted both the overlaps and the misalignments between the U.S. and Southeast Asian governments.

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