Philippines security

Long organized around domestic operations, the Philippines intelligence apparatus needs to retool itself for a new era of superpower competition.

Manila's acquisition of a submarine fleet should be guided by nothing less than the need to deter or win future wars.

The exercises, billed as the largest ever, come at the tail end of President Rodrigo Duterte's turbulent term in office.

Manila needs to prepare for a more constrained, competitive, and dangerous world.

Fear of China is driving the region's recent spate of military procurements – but it's not the only factor.

The nation's policymakers recognize the convergences between the new trilateral partnership and their own security needs.

Many former Philippine National Police officers have used their service as a springboard into elected office.

Whether Manila can afford them is another question.

The United States reportedly approved export licenses for the helicopters, which are powered by American engines, earlier this month.

A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.

A preview of how the Philippine Marine Corps will operate in the current and future security environment.