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Asia-Pacific

Is US-Philippines defense pact like being 'shackled to a corpse'?

VP Harris says Washington is committed to stretching the security guarantee, which may put us closer to a confrontation with China.

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Asia-Pacific

The US can't afford a Duterte II in the Philippines

Washington leaders largely overlooked the former Filipino president's human rights abuses to keep him on their side against China.

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Asia-Pacific

Will US continue the weapons gravy train with Marcos legacy in Philippines ?

Washington thinks it gains a partner against China, but the new president has pledged to carry on the cruel rule of Duterte. Is it worth it?