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Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity
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.

US-Philippines Maritime Security Cooperation in the Spotlight with Expanded Exercise
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
What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?
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.

Why the Philippines' New US Drones Matter
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.

US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
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.

Would a Trump EAS Philippines Miss Matter for US Asia Policy?
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.

What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?
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.
Tillerson’s First ASEAN Voyage: What’s on the Agenda?
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.

The Truth About Duterte’s ASEAN South China Sea Blow
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.

What Will the Biggest US-Philippines Military Exercise Look Like Under Duterte?
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.

US Destroyer Makes Port Call in Philippines’ Subic Bay
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.
Why Trump Should Go to APEC and EAS in Vietnam and the Philippines
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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