U.S.-Japan-Philippine security cooperation

History’s Shadow on Japanese Prime Minister’s US Visit

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History’s Shadow on Japanese Prime Minister’s US Visit

Few weeks are as historic in the shared history of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States as this one. The focus this week will be on these countries’ three leaders — Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. — and their summit in Washington. But … Read more

The Philippines Is Leveraging Its Strategic Value to Become an Indo-Pacific Power

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The Philippines Is Leveraging Its Strategic Value to Become an Indo-Pacific Power

Advertisement On June 3, the Philippines’ defense chief and his counterparts from the United States, Japan, and Australia held an inaugural four-way ministerial meeting where they affirmed their commitment to a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific.” Whether or not this signals the genesis of a new “Quad,” this is just the latest outcome from the Philippines’ … Read more