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U.S.-Philippines relations
For Whom the Balangiga Bells Toll
By Melchizedek Maquiso
The return of three church bells, longtime U.S. trophies of war, is a unique opportunity for U.S.-Philippine relations.
What the US-China Struggle for Regional Dominance Means for Southeast Asia
By Mark J. Valencia
How are Southeast Asian countries responding to growing tensions between the two powers?
The Philippines' Approach to North Korea
By Samuel Ramani
Duterte's North Korea strategy seeks to balance the interests of China, the United States, and Japan.
Manila's Disappointing Reaction to the US FONOP Near Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
If claimant states no longer care about freedom of navigation, the U.S. task in the South China Sea may be impossible.
Why the US Seized the Philippines at the End of the 19th Century
By Robert Farley
McKinley did not have much in the way of a well-thought out plan for seizing the Philippines.
US, China, and Duterte’s ‘Independent Foreign Policy’
By Mico A. Galang
What does the president's slogan actually mean for the Philippines' diplomacy?
Chekhov's Gun and the Tangled US-Philippines-China Triangle
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Trump’s second act in the South China Sea will have to be stronger than his first.
Duterte Gambles With the Philippines' Economy
By Anthony Fensom
What are the economic implications of Duterte's pivot toward China, and away from the U.S.?
Is Duterte Playing Hard to Get?
By Matthew J. Strabone
Has the Philippines president made a real shift in foreign policy, or is his rhetoric a negotiating tactic?
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Meets Xi Jinping: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Rodrigo Duterte's first meeting with his Chinese counterpart suggests bilateral rapprochement on a range of issues.
Is Duterte ‘Nation-Building’ in the Philippines?
By Balázs Áron Kovács and Tony Lynch
Whether his efforts to use simplified history and us-versus-them narratives is a good way to build a nation is another question.
Will Duterte's Loose Lips Sink the US-Philippines Alliance?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the U.S.-Philippines relationship.