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Philippines foreign policy
January 04, 2023
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.
December 14, 2022
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.
September 29, 2022
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.
June 29, 2022
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.
May 27, 2022
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.
May 13, 2022
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.
April 28, 2022
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.
March 11, 2022
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.
October 09, 2019
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.
July 31, 2019
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.
July 02, 2019
Security Consultations Put Russia-Philippines Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another manifestation of defense ties was in the headlines recently.
March 12, 2019
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.
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