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US Philippines

February 11, 2021
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.

January 28, 2021
Biden Administration Reaches out to Southeast Asian Allies
By Sebastian Strangio
Recently confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken held calls with the foreign ministers of Thailand and the Philippines.

March 06, 2020
Amid US-Philippines VFA Crisis, What Will the 2020 Balikatan Exercises Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the shape of the upcoming drills amid continuing uncertainty for the alliance.

February 12, 2020
The Significance of Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the nixing of the agreement could mean for the alliance and for the region.

January 28, 2020
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.

January 24, 2020
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.

October 15, 2019
KAMANDAG Exercise Puts US-Philippines Security Collaboration into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launching of the drills once again highlighted the ongoing defense cooperation between the two treaty allies despite the challenges therein.

August 19, 2019
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.

June 08, 2019
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.

March 29, 2019
Thailand-Philippines Defense Ties in Focus With Navy Goodwill Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted the ongoing development of the security realm of the relationship.

March 13, 2019
Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Washington's new commitment clarity may be significant, the broader and longer-term challenges of alliance management remain.

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.
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