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US Philippines defense
![Senior US Official Seeks to Shore up Vital Southeast Asian Partnerships Senior US Official Seeks to Shore up Vital Southeast Asian Partnerships](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-11-24.jpg)
Senior US Official Seeks to Shore up Vital Southeast Asian Partnerships
By Sebastian Strangio
Robert O'Brien's visit was intended to send a message of diplomatic continuity during the fraught transition from Trump to Biden.
![What Would Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement Actually Do? What Would Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement Actually Do?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19059496619838.jpg)
What Would Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement Actually Do?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
In the wake of Duterte’s latest threat, it is worth bearing in mind what potential impact the move may actually have.
![Duterte Threatens to End US Pact Over Ally’s Visa Issue Duterte Threatens to End US Pact Over Ally’s Visa Issue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-pompeo-philippines-us.jpg)
Duterte Threatens to End US Pact Over Ally’s Visa Issue
By Associated Press
The Philippine president has renewed a threat to terminate an accord unless Washington restores a visa of a political ally linked to human rights violations.
![US-Southeast Asia Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Headlines With New Philippines Training Facility US-Southeast Asia Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Headlines With New Philippines Training Facility](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-pompeo-philippines-us.jpg)
US-Southeast Asia Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Headlines With New Philippines Training Facility
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The establishment of a new counterterrorism facility highlighted Washington’s role in supporting efforts in this area.
![US Southeast Asia Counterterrorism Approach in the Headlines With New Philippines Program US Southeast Asia Counterterrorism Approach in the Headlines With New Philippines Program](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-marawi_ground_zero.jpg)
US Southeast Asia Counterterrorism Approach in the Headlines With New Philippines Program
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Discussions of a new program spotlighted Washington’s ongoing approach toward a key concern for U.S. policymakers.
![What Does the 2019 Balikatan Exercise Tell Us About the US-Philippines Alliance? What Does the 2019 Balikatan Exercise Tell Us About the US-Philippines Alliance?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-us-philippines-balikatan.jpg)
What Does the 2019 Balikatan Exercise Tell Us About the US-Philippines Alliance?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The exercise highlights some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship amid broader trends.
![What’s in the New US-Philippines Alliance 'Update' Talks? What’s in the New US-Philippines Alliance 'Update' Talks?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-29_16-54-08.jpg)
What’s in the New US-Philippines Alliance 'Update' Talks?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to pursue talks on how to review and update their alliance relationship in the face of risks and opportunities.
![When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return? When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-18_14-44-49.jpg)
When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite ongoing challenges, suggestions are that the vessel will likely be available before the end of the year.
![US-Philippines Alliance: Security Cooperation in the Headlines with Terror Aid Boost US-Philippines Alliance: Security Cooperation in the Headlines with Terror Aid Boost](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-us-philippines-exercise.jpg)
US-Philippines Alliance: Security Cooperation in the Headlines with Terror Aid Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent round of assistance is yet another indicator that substantive defense cooperation continues to be advanced.
![US-Philippines Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight with Coast Watch Center Visit US-Philippines Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight with Coast Watch Center Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-philippines-sulu-sea.jpg)
US-Philippines Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight with Coast Watch Center Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key facility in maritime security collaboration was in the headlines again this week.
![US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-us-philippines-exercise.jpg)
US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement is another sign of a relationship on the uptick following a rocky start under the new Philippine president.
![What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018? What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_17-08-15.jpg)
What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at one indicator of a key defense relationship.
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