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Philippine Coast Guard
The Philippines’ ‘Angels of the Sea’: Calculated Strategy or Gendered Ploy?
By Nafisa Halim
The creation of an all-female unit of radio operators looks good for the Philippine Coast Guard, but does little to address the security challenges in the South China Sea.
Will Philippine Coast Guard’s New Leadership Mean New Priorities?
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Looking at the possible impact of the departure of Admiral Joel Garcia on Philippine maritime security.
Duterte’s Coast Guard Diplomacy
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Under Duterte, the Philippine Coast Guard has taken on a new prominence. But don't assume Manila is resorting to gray zone tactics.
What Is the US Coast Guard’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Strategy?
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Washington has adapted Tokyo’s approach to expanding cooperation via white hulls.
Japan: From Gunboat Diplomacy to Coast Guard Diplomacy
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
In postwar Japan, the coast guard has taken a leading role in defending maritime interests.
Is the Philippine Coast Guard Being Militarized?
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Bureaucratic and financial reasons are the real cause of the influx of military troops into the PCG.
How Does Duterte Use the Philippine Coast Guard?
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Beyond securing disputed maritime rights, the PCG has an important domestic function.
Why the Philippines Needs to Develop Its Coast Guard
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
To defend its claims in the South China Sea, Manila will need more white hulls.
Japan, Philippines to Launch Maritime Exercise Amid South China Sea Uncertainty
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo and Manila will hold joint drills just after a verdict on the Philippines’ South China Sea case against China.
Why the Philippines Needs More Than Just Military Upgrades
By Jay Tristan Tarriela and Jeffrey Ordaniel
Modernizing the Coast Guard is an urgent (but neglected) task for the archipelagic state.
Fishing For Ways To De-Escalate South China Sea Tensions
By Yanmei Xie and Shuxian Luo
Fisheries offer both risk and opportunity in disputed waters.
Philippines Buys 100 New Patrol Boats for War on Poaching
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is boosting its capabilities to protect its fisheries.