Both countries concluded a new defense agreement as they took stock of ongoing collaboration this week.

The battle against the Islamic State dominates the headlines in a wide-ranging agenda.

Both sides are expected to make some inroads in this realm despite the limits that remain.

The inaugural iteration of Tempest Wind bears attention within the broader context of the alliance.

Immediate opportunities mask serious risks related to the past, current context, and the near future.

A recent engagement speaks to diplomatic efforts being waged by various actors amid growing alarm.

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

A closer look at the significance of the goodwill visit within the context of Sino-Philippine relations.

Though the Philippine president has complicated things, focusing on this episode alone obscures more enduring challenges on the South China Sea question.

What does the president's slogan actually mean for the Philippines' diplomacy?

Trip sees gains mainly on the economic side.

A closer look at what the Philippine president accomplished during his two-day visit there.

Former president Fidel Ramos is suggesting an alternate way for the Philippines to approach the world.

The controversial president makes a surprising suggestion about Beijing patrolling neighboring waters.

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

A brief look at the potential defense implications of the Philippine president's recent regional voyages.