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Philippines foreign policy

US, China, and Duterte’s ‘Independent Foreign Policy’
By Mico A. Galang
What does the president's slogan actually mean for the Philippines' diplomacy?

Philippines’ Duterte Ends ASEAN Tour with Thailand Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Trip sees gains mainly on the economic side.

What Did the Philippines’ Duterte Achieve During His Myanmar Trip?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the Philippine president accomplished during his two-day visit there.

Does Duterte's Philippines Need an Interdependent Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Former president Fidel Ramos is suggesting an alternate way for the Philippines to approach the world.

Can China Patrols Help Duterte in the Philippines’ Terror War?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The controversial president makes a surprising suggestion about Beijing patrolling neighboring waters.

What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the next steps both sides are considering.

What Might Duterte's Southeast Asia Tour Mean for Regional Security?
By Ava A. Goldman and Swee Lean Collin Koh
A brief look at the potential defense implications of the Philippine president's recent regional voyages.

Is the Philippines Triggering a ‘Duterte Effect’ in ASEAN?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Although the development is worrying, its impact should not be exaggerated.

South China Sea: Philippine Fishermen Gain Access to Scarborough Shoal After Duterte's China Trip
By Ankit Panda
Is China extending an olive branch to the Philippines ahead of bilateral talks?

Where Is Duterte’s Foreign Policy Going? A Chinese Perspective
By Ge Hongliang and Chen Dingding
Duterte is a skillful realist and knows how to appropriately balance between China and the United States.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Meets Xi Jinping: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Rodrigo Duterte's first meeting with his Chinese counterpart suggests bilateral rapprochement on a range of issues.

What Defense Hardware Could the Philippines Even Buy From Russia or China?
By Robert Farley
What can the Philippines' new government realistically purchase from China and Russia?