Nurturing RP-US Bilateral Security Relation

Abstract

This paper examines the condition and development of the United States-Republic of the Philippines (US-RP) bilateral relation. Viewed from a historical context, the US-RP bilateral relation has a strong foundation based on bedrocks of commonality, especially on shared values for freedom and democracy. The United States and the Philippines shared experiences and cooperative security engagements during the Second World War, Vietnam War, Korean War, and the global war on terrorism have strengthened their relationship. The recent intercession of the Senate Committee of the Philippines on the continued implementation of the US-RP agreements, however, has shaken the security relationship of the two countries. The Philippine Senate's move presents a challenge and an opportunity for the strengthening of the relationship of the two countries. The United States and the Philippines need to resolve issues on the agreements to strengthen the bilateral security relation that suits the environment of the 21st century and beyond.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2011
Accession Number
ADA553094

Entities

People

  • Jesus Manangquil Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Antiterrorism
  • Economic Systems
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • International Conflicts
  • National Security
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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