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![Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_17-08-15.jpg)
Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While calls for reviewing the alliance may be understandable, both sides should carefully weigh the risks and opportunities as they assess options.
![What’s in the Philippines’ New Black Hawk Combat Helicopter Deal? What’s in the Philippines’ New Black Hawk Combat Helicopter Deal?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
What’s in the Philippines’ New Black Hawk Combat Helicopter Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the broader significance of the announcement of Manila’s purchase of Black Hawk helicopters.
![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 Maritime Security Cooperation in the Spotlight with Expanded Exercise US-Philippines Maritime Security Cooperation in the Spotlight with Expanded Exercise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-philippines-sulu-sea.jpg)
US-Philippines Maritime Security Cooperation in the Spotlight with Expanded Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the development of a new maritime training activity means
![What Does a Bigger 2018 Balikatan Military Exercise Say About US-Philippines Alliance under Duterte? What Does a Bigger 2018 Balikatan Military Exercise Say About US-Philippines Alliance under Duterte?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-35471571312_f8a3a4df33_b.jpg)
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.
![What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like? What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_17-08-15.jpg)
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.
![Why the Philippines' New US Drones Matter Why the Philippines' New US Drones Matter](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-philippines-us-air-force-duterte-alliance.jpg)
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.
![What Would Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Mean for Southeast Asia? What Would Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Mean for Southeast Asia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-14_16-00-03.jpg)
What Would Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Mean for Southeast Asia?
By David Hutt
As rumors swirl about Rex Tillerson's potential departure, a look at what one of his replacements might mean for the subregion.
![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.
![US, Philippines Launch New Military Exercise US, Philippines Launch New Military Exercise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-09_06-48-40.jpg)
US, Philippines Launch New Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first iteration of KAMANDAG gets underway.