Tag
Philippines terrorism
June 20, 2019
What's in the First Israel-Philippines Counterterrorism Training Engagement?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are moving forward with the first-ever publicly disclosed interaction of this kind in the Philippines.
May 01, 2019
Is Marawi City ‘Alive and Booming’ or a ‘Ghost Town’?
By Dahlia Simangan
The answer, oddly, is both – and that says a lot about reconstruction efforts.
February 28, 2019
The Changing Dynamics of Islamist Terrorism in Philippines
By Kenneth Yeo Yaoren
The Jolo church bombing might signal a tactical shift from the groups affiliated to the Islamic State.
February 07, 2019
Terrorism Threat Puts Russia-Philippines Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent meeting highlighted the counterterrorism dimension of a limited but growing defense relationship.
January 29, 2019
20 Dead After Bombing of Cathedral in Southern Philippines
By Associated Press
Over 100 were also wounded in the double bomb attack on Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo.
December 31, 2018
2 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded in Bomb Blast at Philippine Mall
By Associated Press
A terrorist attack in the country's restive south is believed to be the work of Islamic State-linked militants.
October 26, 2018
What Will 700 New Drones Mean for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the boost’s potential significance.
October 02, 2018
Bringing Peace to the Philippines' Troubled South: The Bangsamoro Organic Law
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
Why would the Philippine government want to credibly commit to peace this time around?
September 18, 2018
A New Israel Firearms Plant in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at indications of progress in one avenue within bilateral defense ties.
September 11, 2018
What’s in the New Jordan-Philippines Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new defense agreement.
February 17, 2018
The Battle of Marawi Is Not Over
By Nina Trige Andersen
A continuing displacement crisis and growing discontent with martial law risk creating yet another conflict.
February 08, 2018
What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context and significance of a new headline-grabbing purchase.