Marcos U.S. policy

The Duterte-Marcos rivalry is a case study in how foreign policy is becoming politically polarized in non-aligned states.

Last week's water cannon incident underscores the hard limits of engagement with China – and the need for the Philippines’ to build up its military capability.

President Marcos came to office promising to pursue a centrist position between the U.S. and China. Both internal and external factors complicate his plans.