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US Philippines Duterte
February 25, 2019
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.
May 08, 2018
What Does a Bigger 2018 Balikatan Military Exercise Say About US-Philippines Alliance under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite continued challenges, the drills have been scaled up relative to the previous year.
April 24, 2018
What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The evolution of the interaction bears watching within the context of the broader defense relationship in the Duterte era.
March 13, 2018
Why the Philippines' New US Drones Matter
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the official handover of the first new UAVs for Manila this week.
December 19, 2017
What’s With the ‘Revival’ of the China-Philippines Military Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The resumption of annual defense talks is just the latest advance in ties in the Duterte era.
November 29, 2017
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.
September 19, 2017
What’s in the New US-Philippines Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first iteration of KAMANDAG is a sign of how both sides continue to boost their defense ties in the Duterte era.
June 20, 2017
What’s in the First US-Philippines Downgraded Naval Exercise Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the maritime training activity both sides launched this week.
June 08, 2017
US Terror Aid to Philippines Signals Enduring Defense Ties Under Duterte
By Prashanth Parameswaran
For all of Duterte’s rhetoric, substantive defense cooperation continues to be advanced, including on terrorism.
February 02, 2017
Can China Patrols Help Duterte in the Philippines’ Terror War?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The controversial president makes a surprising suggestion about Beijing patrolling neighboring waters.
January 28, 2017
Where is the New US-Philippines Military Pact Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the progress both sides are making on this front.
October 27, 2016
Will Duterte End the US-Philippines Military Alliance?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the future prospects of the relationship.
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