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U.S.-Philippines alliance

Trump and the Philippines: Will the Squad Top the Quad?
By Pooja Bhatt and Don McLain Gill
Trump’s regional policy is likely to focus on U.S. military engagement to counter China. The Philippines thus may become a linchpin in U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific.

Philippine Troops to Train With US Missile System Next Month, Army Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Typhon intermediate-range missile system has been present in the country since joint military drills in April 2024.

US-Philippine Relationship to ‘Transcend’ Changes in Administration, Austin Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Donald Trump's impending return to the White House has stirred up questions about the future of Washington's support for the Philippines.

Philippines, US Sign Military Intelligence Sharing Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The pact could allow the Philippines to access more sophisticated weapons systems from its long-standing security ally.

US, Australia, Canada, Philippines Stage Naval and Air Force Maneuvers in Disputed South China Sea
By Jim Gomez
The Philippine military said three Chinese navy ships “tailed” the four-nation maneuvers off the western coast of the Philippines.

US Announces $500 Million in Military Funding for the Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement caps off two years that have seen a considerable strategic convergence between the two long-standing allies.

US and Philippine Forces Stage Combat Drills Near Strategic Bashi Channel off Southern Taiwan
By Jim Gomez and Aaron Favila
This year’s Balikatan exercises focus on territorial defense in two of the most sensitive fault lines in the China-U.S. rivalry: the disputed South China Sea and the Bashi Channel.

US, Philippines to Kick Off ‘Expansive’ Balikatan Exercise
By Sebastian Strangio
This year's exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the Philippines territorial waters.

The Road to the First Japan-Philippines-US Trilateral Summit
By Mico A. Galang
The road to the historic meeting was paved by the growing security cooperation between and among the three countries.

A Brief Genealogy of Philippine Claims in the South China Sea
By Richard Javad Heydarian
Despite being repeatedly let down by its sole treaty ally, the Philippines has persisted in preserving its territorial claims and sovereign rights in the hotly-contested body of water.

The China-Philippines South China Sea Face-Off Requires Restraint
By Sarang Shidore
The Philippines and the U.S. are on solid legal ground, but what is lawful is not always wise.

What Do US Indo-Pacific Allies Think of the Biden-Xi Summit?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Views from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan.
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