The Role of Philippine—American Relations in the Global Campaign Against Terrorism: Implications for Regional Security
Philippine support for the American-led global campaign against terrorism has reinvigorated Philippine—American relations. The two countries are presently involved in combating terrorism in the southern Philippines through a joint military exercise called Balikatan 2002–1. Reinvigorated Philippine—A...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Contemporary Southeast Asia. - ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute. - 24(2002), 2, Seite 294-312 |
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| Format: | Online-Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | English |
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2002
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Contemporary Southeast Asia |
| Schlagworte: | Law Social sciences Political science Applied sciences |
| Zusammenfassung: | Philippine support for the American-led global campaign against terrorism has reinvigorated Philippine—American relations. The two countries are presently involved in combating terrorism in the southern Philippines through a joint military exercise called Balikatan 2002–1. Reinvigorated Philippine—American relations have implications for regional security because an American military presence is re-established not only in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia. When the United States withdrew its military forces from the Philippines after the termination of the Military Bases Agreement in 1991, it created a power vacuum in the region. The United States now finds it imperative to re-establish its presence in Southeast Asia because of reported al-Qaeda activities in the region. However, China is wary of the U.S. military presence, arguing that it is intended to deter not only terrorism but also China's moves in Southeast Asia. |
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| ISSN: | 0129797X |