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Forgotten Wars: The Rising Tension in the Philippines December 21, 2024

The Philippines, strategically located at the heart of Southeast Asia, occupies a critical geopolitical position. The current politico-military crisis primarily revolves around the South China Sea, a contested area rich in natural resources and home ...

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The Philippines Is Rising To Meet the China Threat December 11, 2024

Of all the flashpoints facing the Trump administration on Jan. 20, 2025, China’s campaign of intimidation and maritime occupation in the South China Sea may prove the most concerning for U.S. interests and preventing war in the Indo-Pacific. ...

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Philippines: China’s Coast Guard Sideswiped Its Patrol Vessel December 05, 2024

Impeachment Complaint Filed Against Philippine VP Duterte December 02, 2024

U.S. & the Philippines Should Call China’s Bluff September 18, 2024

After months of simmering tensions between China and the Philippines over conflicting territorial claims in the South China Sea, Manila and Beijing have engaged in a series of “candid” discussions on how to manage the disputes. ...

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Philippines Withdraws Coast Guard Ship From South China Sea Shoal September 16, 2024

60 Minutes: Incident in the South China Sea September 16, 2024

For this week's season premiere of 60 Minutes, correspondent Cecilia Vega and a producing team intended to report on tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. They did not expect to end up in the middle of an international in...

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The Diminished Worldwide Respect and Fear of America September 11, 2024

After the U.S. presidential campaign concludes, either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will need to confront hard truths and tough choices to address an international geopolitical landscape marked by competitors, rivals, and enemies who, sensing a supe...

Rejecting China’s Bullying at Second Thomas Shoal September 06, 2024

On July 21 the Philippines and China announced a “provisional agreement” to deescalate a conflict over a submerged reef in the South China Sea and within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). ...

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Tensions Are Bolstering the U.S.-Philippines Alliance September 06, 2024

Manila has fully allied with Washington amid increasingly dangerous standoffs with Beijing in the South China Sea, heightening the prospect of a wider war. ...

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Why China Keeps Ramming Philippine Ships September 04, 2024

Calls Mount in Philippines for U.S. to Counter China at Sea September 04, 2024

Philippine Fugitive Ex-Mayor Arrested in Indonesia September 04, 2024

Chinese and Philippine Vessels Collide at a Disputed Atoll September 03, 2024

Avoiding War in the South China Sea July 09, 2024

Throughout this year, American officials have been privately and publicly signaling to their Chinese counterparts that the United States is firmly committed to upholding its alliance commitments to the Philippines....

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Japan, Philippines Sign Defense Deal July 08, 2024

Why the South China Sea Matters July 04, 2024

A recent dispute between China and the Philippines underscores China’s desire to dominate one of the world’s most heavily trafficked sea lanes. ...

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Philippines' Weakness in South China Sea July 03, 2024

Manila’s mixed messaging after armed melee with China exposes underlying weakness of Marcos Jr’s stance on South China Sea disputes ...

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Philippines Says To Be ‘Relentless’ in Protecting Interests July 02, 2024

Filipinos Doubt U.S. Reliability as Marcos Deescalates June 25, 2024

The near-fatal showdown between Chinese and Philippine maritime forces in the South China Sea last week raised fears of unwanted escalation in the disputed waters. ...

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Philippines Says It Won’t Back Down, but Won’t Start a War June 24, 2024

High Noon at Second Thomas Shoal June 21, 2024

China has identified the beleaguered garrison at Second Thomas Shoal as a weak link among the South China Sea features physically occupied by the Philippines and, by extension, the US-Philippines alliance. ...

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U.S. Reputation on the Line at Second Thomas Shoal June 21, 2024

US credibility will be in tatters if Washington fails to defend its Philippine mutual defense treaty ally against Chinese aggression ...

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China-Philippines One Step Closer To Conflict June 19, 2024

Latest collision harms Philippine sailors and raises question of how much Chinese aggression it will take for the US to intervene ...

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Philippines Says Personnel Severely Hurt After China Sea Clash June 18, 2024