Combined U.S./Philippine Exercises in the Age of Duterte

Abstract

In September of 2016, the President of the Republic of Philippines called for the end of all US-Philippine combined exercises. Over a year later, US-Philippine exercises continue. Ties between the US military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines remain strong and have weathered the political storm. The deep ties created through a transactional relationship have ensured continued security cooperation between the two militaries. However, the Philippines policy to seek closer ties with other nations in the region and Chinese ability to challenge the transactional approach identify a need for a new paradigm. A transformation approach through multilateral exercises can achieve US regional aims and improve US-Philippine relations. This paper explores how the current approach has resulted in strained relations and offers a long-term solution through expanding multilateral exercises.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 2018
Accession Number
AD1062176

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  • Sean Dynan

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  • Naval War College

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  • Southeast Asia
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  • United States Pacific Command

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