Philippines

The 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea in favour of the Philippines continues to shape maritime governance and strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan–Philippines negotiations on maritime delimitation could have implications for cross-Strait relations.

The Balikatan Exercise 2026 underscores efforts to enhance interoperability, maritime security, and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

The Japan–Philippines Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) aims to enhance interoperability and rapid-response capabilities.

The Philippines would be required to maintain a precise yet forceful strategic approach to fulfil its 2026 Chairmanship goals.

Amid escalating strategic rivalries in the Indo-Pacific, the Balikatan Exercise 2025 underscored a resolve to deter coercion and maintain a rules-based maritime order.

The Philippines has set aside US$ 35 billion for the ‘Re-Horizon 3’ military modernisation initiative.

The Philippines government has taken multiple steps to address the Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippines is building new security partnerships as well as undertaking new maritime strategies to address some of the asymmetries in the maritime space vis-à-vis China.

The Philippines became the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member state to sign a defence pact with Japan.