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A Paradigm Shift in the Philippines’ Defense Strategy

A Paradigm Shift in the Philippines’ Defense Strategy

By Rej Cortez Torrecampo
The country's new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept is part of a gradual reorientation from an internal to an external security focus.

Philippines Military to Provide ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Sea Resources, Defense Chief Says

Philippines Military to Provide ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Sea Resources, Defense Chief Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The new "comprehensive archipelagic defense concept" will seek to secure Manila's access to resources lying within its Exclusive Economic Zone, including in the South China Sea.
The Philippines’ Latest National Security Policy: Cautious Yet Clear-Cut

The Philippines’ Latest National Security Policy: Cautious Yet Clear-Cut

By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Despite favorable comparisons to its predecessor, the Marcos administration's security policy can only be measured against its own benchmark going forward.

The Philippines and the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis

The Philippines and the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis

By Joshua Bernard Espeña
In a more constrained and turbulent region, Manila has little choice but to lean into its status as a rising middle power.

Assessing Philippine Foreign Policy Under Duterte: Current Realities and Future Outlook

Assessing Philippine Foreign Policy Under Duterte: Current Realities and Future Outlook

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Duterte’s foreign policy record and how things could play out in the coming months and years.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

What’s in the New Russia-Philippines Military Pact?

What’s in the New Russia-Philippines Military Pact?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the much-anticipated agreement that both sides finally inked last week.

Philippines Adds 3 More Attack Craft to Littoral Combat Force

Philippines Adds 3 More Attack Craft to Littoral Combat Force

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Navy gets MPACs in another defense boost.
What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties?

What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the next steps both sides are considering.

Philippines, Singapore Discuss Defense Relations Amid US-ASEAN Meeting

Philippines, Singapore Discuss Defense Relations Amid US-ASEAN Meeting

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ministers meet in Hawaii as US-ASEAN defense meeting kicks off.

Philippine Defense Policy Under Duterte: What’s in a Budget?

Philippine Defense Policy Under Duterte: What’s in a Budget?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the first budget the president has submitted to Congress since taking office.

Philippines, France Ink New Defense Pact

Philippines, France Ink New Defense Pact

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense agreement lays out framework for bilateral cooperation.
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