AS US MARKS 75 YEARS OF DEFENCE PACT WITH PHILIPPINES, CAN IT STAY THE COURSE?
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| News - South China Morning Post | AS US MARKS 75 YEARS OF DEFENCE PACT WITH PHILIPPINES, CAN IT STAY THE COURSE? | 55 mins ago |
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At an annual meeting in Manila on May 26, the United States and the Philippines marked the 75th anniversary of their defence treaty, announcing a renewed commitment to increase joint maritime drills and strengthen security cooperation in a tense regional environment.
According to the South China Morning Post, officials pledged more frequent planning for maritime security and deterrence operations. Analysts expressed uncertainty about Washington’s long‑term commitment to Philippine security and the broader Indo‑Pacific region. The Pentagon’s recent remarks that it is ‘digging in’ to Asia but prefers ‘partners, not dependency’ (News - South China Morning Post) echo this ambivalence.
The 1951 defense pact has underpinned U.S. presence in Southeast Asia since the Cold War, and its 75th anniversary comes amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.
- 75th anniversary of the U.S.–Philippines defence pact celebrated with renewed joint‑drill pledge
- Analysts question the durability of U.S. commitment amid regional tensions
- Pentagon emphasizes partnership, not dependency, in its Asia strategy
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