U.S.-Philippine alliance

The two leaders committed to strengthening a strategic partnership that both view as vital in an era of renascent Chinese power.

The trajectory of the alliance will be contingent upon the management of structural challenges, and how Manila keeps pace with changing regional and global realities.

The Philippine President-elect has indicated that he wants good relations with both the United States and China. Whether he can achieve it is another question.

If Manila wants to wean itself off the U.S. alliance, it has several options. Each has drawbacks – but so does the status quo.

The Philippine government has threatened to introduce visa requirements for U.S. citizens after banning 3 U.S. senators, supporters of jailed Philippine Senator de Lima.

China’s attempts to test the U.S.-Philippine alliance may strengthen the alliance at a critical time.

The U.S. assurance clarifies long standing Philippine concerns about the scope of the alliance.

The return of three church bells, longtime U.S. trophies of war, is a unique opportunity for U.S.-Philippine relations.

It's finally clear that the United States is not willing to confront China in the disputed waters.

To avert the next Marawi Manila needs to make moves toward a more comprehensive security framework.

The South China Sea could heat up as the year goes on.