U.S.-Philippine Security Relations: Its Implications for the Global War on Terrorism
Abstract
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks upon America's symbols of economic and military dominance were a challenge to America's present-day greatness, and a test for the Western values of life, liberty, and democracy. The United States' declaration of the global war on terrorism (GWOT), as an aftermath, was not a "call to arms" for the Americans alone. It was a call for unity and action for all the freedom-loving nations of the world against this modern-day scourge. American and Philippine security interests dovetail in this respect. The terrorist threat, which has known international, regional, and local linkages, has long besieged the United States and the Philippines. It is, therefore, in the mutual interest of both countries to explore the challenges and opportunities of their long-standing security cooperation in addressing the terrorist problem. This paper addresses the following topics: the definition of terrorism, the Global War on Terrorism, Al Qaida's linkages to Southeast Asia, the Al Qaida-Abu Sayyaf linkage, Philippine internal security concerns, Communist Party of the Philippines/New Peoples Army, Moro Islamic Liberation front, Abu Sayyaf group, Philippine Government's response to terrorism, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S.-Philippine security relations, and the U.S.-Philippine response in combating terrorism. (3 figures, 34 refs.)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA424307
Entities
People
- Romulo C. Supapo
Organizations
- United States Army War College