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Trump Philippines

March 13, 2019
Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Washington's new commitment clarity may be significant, the broader and longer-term challenges of alliance management remain.

July 16, 2018
US-Philippines Maritime Security Cooperation in the Spotlight with Expanded Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the development of a new maritime training activity means

April 24, 2018
What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The evolution of the interaction bears watching within the context of the broader defense relationship in the Duterte era.

March 13, 2018
Why the Philippines' New US Drones Matter
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the official handover of the first new UAVs for Manila this week.

November 29, 2017
US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement is another sign of a relationship on the uptick following a rocky start under the new Philippine president.

October 27, 2017
Would a Trump EAS Philippines Miss Matter for US Asia Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though a miss would no doubt be unfortunate, its significance also needs to be kept in perspective.

October 07, 2017
What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at one indicator of a key defense relationship.

August 02, 2017
Tillerson’s First ASEAN Voyage: What’s on the Agenda?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit offers the Trump administration a chance to build out its Asia policy amid uncertainties in the subregion.

May 04, 2017
The Truth About Duterte’s ASEAN South China Sea Blow
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the Philippine president has complicated things, focusing on this episode alone obscures more enduring challenges on the South China Sea question.

April 18, 2017
What Will the Biggest US-Philippines Military Exercise Look Like Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what we know about this year's Balikatan exercises and what they say about the state of the alliance.

April 04, 2017
US Destroyer Makes Port Call in Philippines’ Subic Bay
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move indicates continuing military links between the two allies in spite of what the rhetoric may suggest.

April 01, 2017
Why Trump Should Go to APEC and EAS in Vietnam and the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The strategic case is quite compelling.
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