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U.S.-Philippines VFA

US to Spend $66 Million to Upgrade Philippine Security Facilities

US to Spend $66 Million to Upgrade Philippine Security Facilities

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes ahead of a visit by Vice President Kamala Harris to the island of Palawan, adjacent to the disputed Spratly Islands.

Marcos Considering Extension of Key US-Philippines Security Pact

Marcos Considering Extension of Key US-Philippines Security Pact

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine President-elect has indicated that he wants good relations with both the United States and China. Whether he can achieve it is another question.
US, Philippines Set to Reinforce Threatened Defense Accord

US, Philippines Set to Reinforce Threatened Defense Accord

By Sebastian Strangio
Both nations have a strong incentive to maintain the pact, but next year's election could complicate matters.

Duterte Postpones Cancellation of US Defense Agreement, Again

Duterte Postpones Cancellation of US Defense Agreement, Again

By Sebastian Strangio
It seems increasingly likely that the Visiting Forces Agreement will survive Duterte's term in office.

Biden Administration Seeks to Stabilize US-Philippines Alliance

Biden Administration Seeks to Stabilize US-Philippines Alliance

By Sebastian Strangio
The Biden administration is keen on shoring up its alliance with Philippines, but President Rodrigo Duterte remains the joker in the pack.

The Philippines Is Sticking Right by America’s Side

The Philippines Is Sticking Right by America’s Side

By Derek Grossman
Despite President Duterte's much-vaunted "pivot to China," the nation's relationship with the U.S. remains as strong as ever.

China Refuses to Quit on the Philippines

China Refuses to Quit on the Philippines

By Derek Grossman
China may have missed a golden opportunity to see the VFA end, but Beijing is still determined to exploit gaps between the U.S. and its ally.
China Just Botched a Monumental Opportunity With the Philippines

China Just Botched a Monumental Opportunity With the Philippines

By Derek Grossman
Did China miss its shot at the U.S.-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement?

Is the US-Philippines Alliance Obsolete?

Is the US-Philippines Alliance Obsolete?

By Aaron Jed Rabena and Elliot Silverberg
With the unwinding of the U.S.-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), the utility of Washington’s oldest alliance in the Indo-Pacific hangs in the balance.

The Philippines Post-VFA: No Easy Choices

The Philippines Post-VFA: No Easy Choices

By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
If Manila wants to wean itself off the U.S. alliance, it has several options. Each has drawbacks – but so does the status quo.

The Philippines Moves to End US Visiting Forces Agreement: What Happens Next?

The Philippines Moves to End US Visiting Forces Agreement: What Happens Next?

By Ankit Panda
The decision has kicked off a 180-day countdown that may be used for renegotiation.
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