Mr Mico A Galang is a member of the Young Leaders Program, Pacific Forum (Hawaii, United States).
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The Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Complementing and Cementing the Hub-and-Spokes System
Aries A. Arugay|Mico A Galang
Signed in July 2024, the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines facilitates regular exchanges and activities between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japanese Self-Defence Forces (JSDF). This should be seen as an act of strategic autonomy on the part of both countries to address shared security interests in the maritime domain.
The Philippines-Japan Security Relationship: A New Golden Age?
Aries A. Arugay|Mico A Galang
While Japanese PM Kishida’s recent visit to Manila points to the upward momentum of the Japan-Philippines Strategic Partnership, it will also be a litmus test of Japan’s strategic goals in the rest of Southeast Asia.
The US-Philippine Alliance: Shared Interests and Subtle Nuances
Mico A Galang
The US National Security Strategy (NSS) identifies some shared interests between Washington and Manila. However, there are nuances in the strategic calculus of the allies when it comes to two key potential flashpoints in the region: Taiwan and the South China Sea.