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Lessons from the Manila Strategy Forum

The bilateral relationship between the United States and the Philippines has experienced a renaissance over the last five years. Despite this positive direction, both militarily and economically, the Philippines does not receive sufficient attention in Washington.

Report by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — February 25, 2026

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From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict

Critical Questions by Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon — January 15, 2026

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Chinese Energy Investments in Southeast Asia

Report by Lauren Mai and Andreyka Natalegawa — December 17, 2025

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Navigating the Divide: Why the U.S. Navy Must Resume FONOPs in Indonesia

Commentary by Patrick Panjeti — December 11, 2025

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Between Two Reefs: Indonesia’s Strategic Culture in the Twenty-First Century

Brief by Gregory B. Poling and Andreyka Natalegawa — December 2, 2025

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