Tag
Philippines security
February 08, 2022
Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Fear of China is driving the region's recent spate of military procurements – but it's not the only factor.
October 07, 2021
How AUKUS Could Enhance Philippine Strategic Culture
By Joshua Bernard Espeña and Don McLain Gill
The nation's policymakers recognize the convergences between the new trilateral partnership and their own security needs.
August 06, 2021
Extending Their Call of Duty? Ex-Police Officers Running for Office in the Philippines
By Kevin Nielsen Agojo
Many former Philippine National Police officers have used their service as a springboard into elected office.
June 30, 2021
US Clears F-16 Sale to Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Brew
By Nick Aspinwall
Whether Manila can afford them is another question.
May 28, 2021
Philippines Set to Receive Turkish-Made Attack Helicopters
By Nick Aspinwall
The United States reportedly approved export licenses for the helicopters, which are powered by American engines, earlier this month.
May 19, 2021
Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao
By Nick Aspinwall
A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.
May 06, 2021
Philippine Marines’ New Operating Concept Highlights Their Growing National Security Role
By Rej Cortez Torrecampo
A preview of how the Philippine Marine Corps will operate in the current and future security environment.
July 06, 2020
The Philippines Anti-Terrorism Act: Who Guards the Guardians?
By Ronald U. Mendoza and Dion L. Romano
The Philippines' terrorism threat is real, and growing. Will the new act change that?
April 07, 2020
Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The decision illustrates COVID-19’s impact on the service and its external engagement.
February 27, 2020
The Philippines Post-VFA: No Easy Choices
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
If Manila wants to wean itself off the U.S. alliance, it has several options. Each has drawbacks – but so does the status quo.
September 30, 2019
Commissioning Ceremony Highlights Philippine Maritime Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event put into focus some of the developments in the Southeast Asian state’s arsenal.
September 13, 2019
What’s in the New Philippines Joint Service Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of what would constitute the first engagement of its kind.