U.S.-Philippines alliance

The announcement caps off two years that have seen a considerable strategic convergence between the two long-standing allies.

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.

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 historic meeting was paved by the growing security cooperation between and among the three countries. 

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 Philippines and the U.S. are on solid legal ground, but what is lawful is not always wise.

Views from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Manila’s latest National Security Policy does not reflect the catastrophic implications of a cross-strait conflict for the country's security.

Marcos is overhauling Philippine strategy, and the strategic shift is as significant as any in the region.

Last week's water cannon incident underscores the hard limits of engagement with China – and the need for the Philippines’ to build up its military capability.

Manila is embracing its alliance with the United States and building closer ties to Japan and Australia to become a strong, equal partner that can uphold a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.