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Philippines terrorism
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.
What’s in the New Jordan-Philippines Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new defense agreement.
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.
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.
Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
By Michael Hart
After the siege of Marawi and Isnilon Hapilon’s death, what is left of Abu Sayyaf?
Australia’s New Philippines Counterterrorism Role Takes Shape
By Prashanth Parameswaran
We are beginning to see more specifics around Canberra’s growing assistance in this realm.
China Gives New Equipment to Philippines for Marawi Recovery
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Aid is yet another sign of Beijing’s growing ties with Manila in the Duterte era.
Battle for Marawi Deepens Philippines' Military Budget Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The rising terror threat also affects the country’s budget plans for its military modernization.
US, Philippines Launch New Terror Drills
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A fresh counterterrorism exercise is yet another sign of the progress being made in defense ties in the Duterte era.
Battle for Marawi Exposes Philippines’ Military Intelligence Crisis
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ongoing Marawi crisis has pointed to well-known capability gaps that Manila is now attempting to urgently fill.
What's Behind the New US-Philippines Drone Hype Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy has much deeper roots and broader realities which the headlines miss.
Can ASEAN Work Together to Fight Regional Terrorism?
By Chester Cabalza
As the grouping turns 50, it needs to confront the region's biggest threat.