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.Doug BandowNovember 28, 2022
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.Ted Galen CarpenterJune 09, 2022
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?Nick Cleveland-StoutMay 11, 2022