From Arroyo to Duterte

Two Decades of Philippines’ Foreign Policy Navigation between the US and China

Dados Bibliográficos

ID9350260
AutoresKiet Hoang Le (0009-0002-9968-1952, autor correspondente), Nguyễn Tuấn Bình (0000-0001-9878-711X), Tran Xuan Hiep (0000-0002-5236-993X)
Ano2024
Fascículo17
Páginas133-150
Data de publicação2024-12-30
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoPrzegląd Strategiczny (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2084-6991 • E-ISSN: 2956-5073
EditoraAdam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (PUBLISHER • PL)
DOI10.14746/ps.2024.1.9
OpenAlexW4409038701
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas25

This study examines the Philippines’ foreign policy towards the US and China during the period 2001–2021, focusing on how the Philippines navigated its relationships with these two major powers in a changing world order. The research analyzes the evolution of the Philippines’ diplomatic, economic, and security policies in response to China’s rising influence and the US’ strategic priorities in Southeast Asia, spanning from the post-9/11 era through the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Through analysis of bilateral agreements, trade data, and diplomatic exchanges, this study addresses key questions: How did the Philippines balance its traditional alliance with the US against growing economic ties with China? What factors influenced the Philippines’ policy shifts between these powers across different presidential administrations? The findings reveal that the Philippines pursued a complex strategy of hedging between the two powers, adjusting its approach based on domestic political changes, economic opportunities, and security considerations, particularly regarding territorial disputes in the East Sea

China · Foreign policy · Political science · Politics · International Development and Aid · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Law · Philippine History and Culture