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U.S.-Philippines alliance
Two US Aircraft Carriers Launch Joint Exercises Off Philippines Ahead of South China Sea Verdict
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Coordinated operations kick off ahead of much-anticipated South China Sea verdict.
South China Sea: China Slams US-Philippines Rotational Basing Agreement
By Ankit Panda
China cites the announcement of U.S. access to Philippines bases as evidence of militarization in the South China Sea.
Why Was a US Submarine Just in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A U.S. fast-attack submarine arrived at Subic Bay on January 12 at an interesting time.
A Military Game of Chicken in the South China Sea?
By Piin-Fen Kok
The South China Sea problem has been militarized and internationalized: what now?
Regaining the Initiative in the South China Sea
By Col Michael W. “Starbaby” Pietrucha
How the U.S. and its partners could provide a robust counter to the growing PRC presence in the South China Sea.
Japan: The Philippines' New Best Friend?
By Richard Javad Heydarian
"More than ever, the Philippines has come to rely on an external partner other than the United States."
Philippines Moves Toward New Naval Base Near the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is making progress on a new facility.
Diplomatic Access: The Philippines
By Diplomatic Access
Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. on the South China Sea disputes, the rebalance to Asia, and more.
The Philippine Military Wants US Drones
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country mulls acquiring drones following the easing of US restrictions.
The US Just Gave the Philippine Military Another Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Aircraft will be a much-needed and long overdue shot in the arm for Manila.
Philippines, United States Agree on New Security Accord
By Ankit Panda
The agreement will be signed by President Obama when he visits the Philippines later this month.
US Admiral: ‘We Would Help’ Philippines Against China
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S. admiral's security assurance to the Philippines was not as firm as recent commitments to Japan and South Korea.