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U.S.-Philippines alliance
Reinforcing the Philippines-US Alliance in an Age of Uncertainty
By Christian Vicedo
Recent engagements show that Philippines-U.S. security cooperation remains intact, but more can be done.
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Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy
September 01, 2018
Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy
How far can Duterte’s rebalance away from the United States (and toward China) progress?
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Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy
Manila's Disappointing Reaction to the US FONOP Near Scarborough Shoal
January 23, 2018
Manila's Disappointing Reaction to the US FONOP Near Scarborough Shoal
If claimant states no longer care about freedom of navigation, the U.S. task in the South China Sea may be impossible.
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Manila's Disappointing Reaction to the US FONOP Near Scarborough Shoal
Continuity Amid Uncertainty: Philippines-US Security Relations Under the Duterte-Trump Administrations
November 15, 2017
Continuity Amid Uncertainty: Philippines-US Security Relations Under the Duterte-Trump Administrations
Continued engagements and a refocused agenda, rather than the separation of ties, characterize the alliance today.
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Continuity Amid Uncertainty: Philippines-US Security Relations Under the Duterte-Trump Administrations
Trump Goes to Asia: Everything You Need to Know
October 18, 2017
Trump Goes to Asia: Everything You Need to Know
Donald Trump goes to Asia for the first time as president. What can we expect?
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Trump Goes to Asia: Everything You Need to Know
Duterte’s Year of Sound and Fury
June 30, 2017
Duterte’s Year of Sound and Fury
One year after his inauguration, how is the Philippine president faring?
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Duterte’s Year of Sound and Fury
Australia-Philippines Relationship: It’s Complicated
December 24, 2016
Australia-Philippines Relationship: It’s Complicated
Despite broadly shared interests, the Philippines' President Duterte is negatively impacting the relationship.
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Australia-Philippines Relationship: It’s Complicated
Is the US Losing East Asia to China?
December 15, 2016
Is the US Losing East Asia to China?
In Southeast and Northeast Asia, old partners are drifting away from the U.S. and toward China.
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Is the US Losing East Asia to China?
The Philippines' 'Pivot' to China: View From Singapore
November 16, 2016
The Philippines' 'Pivot' to China: View From Singapore
Insights from See Seng Tan.
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The Philippines' 'Pivot' to China: View From Singapore
Why the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Hates America
November 01, 2016
Why the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Hates America
A deeper look at the Philippine president’s anti-American views.
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Why the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Hates America
Duterte: Settle South China Sea Dispute With a Little Help From Japan?
October 26, 2016
Duterte: Settle South China Sea Dispute With a Little Help From Japan?
The Philippine president's talk of multilateralism over the South China Sea involving Japan will concern China.
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Duterte: Settle South China Sea Dispute With a Little Help From Japan?
Duterte's Anti-US Rhetoric Throws Japan for a Loop
October 26, 2016
Duterte's Anti-US Rhetoric Throws Japan for a Loop
Japanese officials must sort out the Philippine president's intentions during his visit to Tokyo.
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Duterte's Anti-US Rhetoric Throws Japan for a Loop
Japan Rolls out Red Carpet for Philippines' Duterte
October 25, 2016
Japan Rolls out Red Carpet for Philippines' Duterte
There's a good reason Duterte's anti-U.S. comments haven't impacted Japan-Philippines ties.
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Japan Rolls out Red Carpet for Philippines' Duterte
What Duterte Demonstrates About US Security Commitments Abroad
October 11, 2016
What Duterte Demonstrates About US Security Commitments Abroad
There is little reason why the U.S. government should accept cynical free-riding behavior on the part of so-called allies.
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What Duterte Demonstrates About US Security Commitments Abroad
Philippine Government Eyes Chinese Investment Ahead of Duterte Visit to Beijing
October 10, 2016
Philippine Government Eyes Chinese Investment Ahead of Duterte Visit to Beijing
Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez outlined Manila's plans for economic cooperation with China.
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Philippine Government Eyes Chinese Investment Ahead of Duterte Visit to Beijing
Survey: Just 11% of Filipinos Are 'Dissatisfied' With Rodrigo Duterte
October 07, 2016
Survey: Just 11% of Filipinos Are 'Dissatisfied' With Rodrigo Duterte
Public opinion data reaffirms widespread satisfaction with Rodrigo Duterte's performance in the Philippines.
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Survey: Just 11% of Filipinos Are 'Dissatisfied' With Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte Calls for End to US-Philippine Military Exercises, Part of Tilt Toward China
September 29, 2016
Duterte Calls for End to US-Philippine Military Exercises, Part of Tilt Toward China
Duterte once again rolls back the U.S. alliance, even while eagerly expressing hopes for ties with China.
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Duterte Calls for End to US-Philippine Military Exercises, Part of Tilt Toward China
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Satoru Nagao on the Japan-India ‘Special’ Relationship
December 12, 2018
Satoru Nagao on the Japan-India ‘Special’ Relationship
The Diplomat talks with Saturo Nagao about the trajectory of ties between Japan and India in the wider Indo-Pacific.
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