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Philippines foreign policy
The Philippines’ ‘Middle Power’ Momentum Takes Shape in AMNEX-2
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
The aims of last month's ASEAN naval exercise dovetail well with Manila's determination to play a more proactive regional security role.
The Philippines’ Quest for Balance: Marcos’ Foreign Policy
By Renato Cruz De Castro
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.
On China, Can Marcos Succeed Where Duterte Failed?
By Sebastian Strangio
The new Philippine president is promising to shift relations to a “higher gear.” But his administration’s swift re-engagement with the U.S. is likely to pose problems.
Philippines Confirms New Envoy to China
By Mong Palatino
The retired foreign correspondent, who has lived in China since 1971, has vowed to build trust with Beijing, while standing up for Philippine interests.
President Marcos’ Likely Foreign Policy Towards the Gulf States
By Asma Alkaabi and Alvin Camba
Good relations with the Middle East would support the Philippine leader's three main domestic policy priorities.
Marcos Jr. is Steering the Philippines Towards a Foreign Policy Reset
By Richard Javad Heydarian
The president-elect has sent clear signals that he doesn’t want to be too dependent on the U.S. – nor wind up too cozy with China.
Philippines’ Marcos Pledges to Uphold Landmark South China Sea Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The promise came following campaign trail comments advocating a bilateral deal with Beijing over outstanding maritime and territorial disputes.
Fears of a Marcos Government Courting China Are Overblown
By Andrew Yeo and Enrico Gloria
Even if Marcos were to actively engage Beijing – and that’s not a given – there are hard limits to Chinese influence in the Philippines.
Philippines’ Duterte to Skip Upcoming US-ASEAN Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The May 12-13 summit will take place just days after millions of Filipinos go to the polls to elect Duterte's successor.
Philippines Pledges to Back US if Ukraine Conflict Spreads to Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly pledged to grant the U.S. access to the former American Subic Bay naval station and Clark Air Base.
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.
Where Is the New Jordan-Philippines Attack Helicopter Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the status of a significant agreement for defense ties.
Security Consultations Put Russia-Philippines Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another manifestation of defense ties was in the headlines recently.
Mahathir-Duterte Summit Puts Malaysia-Philippines Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The summit meeting spotlighted efforts by the two leaders to develop their bilateral relationship.
Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy
By Richard Heydarian
How far can Duterte’s rebalance away from the United States (and toward China) progress?
What’s With the New Philippines-Cambodia Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries concluded a new defense agreement as they took stock of ongoing collaboration this week.
ASEAN Defense Meeting Puts Terrorism in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The battle against the Islamic State dominates the headlines in a wide-ranging agenda.
Russia-Philippines Defense Ties to Get a New Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are expected to make some inroads in this realm despite the limits that remain.
What Did the New US-Philippines Terror Drills Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The inaugural iteration of Tempest Wind bears attention within the broader context of the alliance.
The Danger of China-Philippines South China Sea Joint Development
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Immediate opportunities mask serious risks related to the past, current context, and the near future.
Why Was a North Korean Official in the Philippines Before the ASEAN Regional Forum?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement speaks to diplomatic efforts being waged by various actors amid growing alarm.
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.
Why Did China’s Warships Visit the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the goodwill visit within the context of Sino-Philippine relations.
The Truth About Duterte’s ASEAN South China Sea Blow
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the Philippine president has complicated things, focusing on this episode alone obscures more enduring challenges on the South China Sea question.
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