The Philippines: America’s Perpetually Useless Ally

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The Philippines: America’s Perpetually Useless Ally

28 Apr 2021

China has parked its fishing fleet in waters claimed by the Philippines. Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte has fulminated ineffectively. So far, at least, the Biden administration has declined to go to war on Manila’s behalf. But the possibility remains so long as the U.S. foolishly guarantees Philippine security.

Authors

Doug Bandow

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United States of America