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US-Philippines Defense Cooperation

February 06, 2020
Philippine Official Defends US Pact After Duterte Threat
By Associated Press
The Philippine foreign secretary warned that abrogating the Visiting Forces Agreement would threaten crucial security, trade, and economic interests.

October 06, 2016
The US-Philippine Alliance in the Duterte Era: A Path to Recalibration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
If new leaderships on both sides are serious about recalibrating relations, they must keep several realities in mind.

April 05, 2016
US, Philippines Launch Wargames As China Issues Warning
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Balikatan 2016 kicks off with some notable firsts.

January 15, 2016
Philippines Pushes for Joint Naval Patrols With US in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila pushed for a “more collaborative presence” in the South China during bilateral consultations in Washington D.C.

January 14, 2016
US, Philippines Boost Ties In Ministerial Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The "2+2" in Washington sees discussion on defense, economics and violent extremism.

January 13, 2016
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.

September 08, 2015
US to Deliver Four New Patrol Vessels to the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
State Department awards contract to firm to provide Manila with the boats.

August 31, 2015
Philippines Asks for US Military Assistance in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila feels harassed by Beijing when resupplying its military personnel in the West Philippine Sea.

July 17, 2015
Philippines to Revive Former US Naval Base Near South China Sea in 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is looking to reopen the facility next year in a further boost to its capabilities.

June 03, 2015
Philippines Moves Toward New Naval Base Near the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is making progress on a new facility.

May 15, 2015
A ‘New’ Philippine Naval Base Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s armed forces chief says it is “a top priority.” But will it be realized?

April 29, 2015
What’s Next for US-Philippine Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A brief look at what might lie ahead for Washington and Manila.
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