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September 11, 2020
Controversial China Projects Reveal Philippine Rifts
By Sebastian Strangio
Two more recent deals highlight the contradictions that have resulted from the Duterte administration's "pivot to China."
September 16, 2019
Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Interactions in the Headlines with Naval Activity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest interaction of the exchange highlighted the ongoing maritime collaboration between the two sides.
February 15, 2018
Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Advances at a recent meeting are much more modest than suggested and conceal the significant challenges that remain.
December 19, 2017
What’s With the ‘Revival’ of the China-Philippines Military Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The resumption of annual defense talks is just the latest advance in ties in the Duterte era.
May 26, 2017
Ukraine Offers Military Equipment to the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense export agency plays up opportunities in the defense realm.
March 25, 2017
Philippine Warship Patrols Begin at Benham Rise After China Incident
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is stepping up efforts to safeguard its claim.
March 15, 2017
What’s Behind the New China-Philippines Coast Guard Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New bilateral engagements appear to be on the horizon despite lingering challenges.
December 21, 2016
What’s the Deal With China-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The shape of defense cooperation between the two sides is becoming increasingly clear.
December 13, 2016
Duterte Says Philippines Will Accept China Arms Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Announcement comes weeks after controversy erupted over rifle agreement with Washington.
November 02, 2016
Is the Philippines Triggering a ‘Duterte Effect’ in ASEAN?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Although the development is worrying, its impact should not be exaggerated.
September 16, 2016
Philippines to Deepen China Talks Despite South China Sea Differences
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The foreign secretary says Manila will move forward with official talks with Beijing.
July 20, 2016
Philippines Rejects Conditional Talks With China on South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign secretary says Beijing had insisted that Manila set aside the tribunal decision.
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