US Philippines

Recently confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken held calls with the foreign ministers of Thailand and the Philippines.

A closer look at the shape of the upcoming drills amid continuing uncertainty for the alliance.

A closer look at what the nixing of the agreement could mean for the alliance and for the region.

In the wake of Duterte’s latest threat, it is worth bearing in mind what potential impact the move may actually have.  

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.

The launching of the drills once again highlighted the ongoing defense cooperation between the two treaty allies despite the challenges therein.

The establishment of a new counterterrorism facility highlighted Washington’s role in supporting efforts in this area.

Discussions of a new program spotlighted Washington’s ongoing approach toward a key concern for U.S. policymakers.

The engagement spotlighted the ongoing development of the security realm of the relationship.

While Washington's new commitment clarity may be significant, the broader and longer-term challenges of alliance management remain.

Both sides continue to pursue talks on how to review and update their alliance relationship in the face of risks and opportunities.