Philippine-U.S. Security Relations Challenges and Opportunities After 9/11
Abstract
The Philippines shares common principles with the United States of America such as freedom, democracy, free enterprise and respect for human rights. Over the years, the two countries nurtured the relationship encompassing historical, political, economic and sociocultural aspects. The Philippines fought side-by-side with America during the Spanish-American War, against the Japanese during the Second World War, in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the latest US led Global War on Terrorism. Since 1946 to date, the United States and the Philippines maintain an existing agreement entitled Mutual Defense Treaty. However, the US - Philippine Military Bases Agreement of 1947 was terminated in 1991 and eventually US forces were pulled out of the Philippines. Since then, both countries maintained a low-key alliance. After the September 11 terrorist attack in the United States, the US - Philippine security alliance was once again reinvigorated by the Global War on Terrorism. The Philippines was the first ASEAN country to openly support the American led campaign against terrorism. The pullout of the Philippine humanitarian contingent in Iraq last July 2004, caused tension in US Philippine relations. It is of mutual interest for both countries to explore the security challenges in order to determine what commitment the Philippines can make and what US should realistically expect.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 18, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA431897
Entities
People
- Victor A. Felix
Organizations
- United States Army War College