U.S.-Philippines relationship

Donald Trump has begun his second term as U.S. president, stating that American decline ends and the golden age of America begins. He signed a series of executive orders on the day of his inauguration. How will Trump's new term be different from his first? How should we look at t ... Show More

China is deepening its economic reforms while the United States is facing a series of changes related to Donald Trump's return to the White House. How is China's reform progressing? What impact will Trump's tariff threat have on Sino-U.S. trade relations? How will that reshape th ... Show More

China is preparing to engage with a new government in the U.S. While Washington often frames China-U.S. relationship as one of strategic competition, Beijing has consistently sought cooperation based on mutual respect. Why does China view the relationship differently? What lesson ... Show More

With the world growing increasingly volatile, Christopher Luxon has sought to strengthen defence ties with the Philippines - making it easier for both countries' troops to work together. It's the final day of the prime minister's push through South East Asia and his first major t ... Show More

Mike and Jude are joined by Evan Medeiros, Penner Family Chair in Asian Studies and the Cling Family Senior Fellow in US-China Relations at Georgetown University. He is also a Senior Advisor with The Asia Group and previously served for six years on the staff of the National Secu ... Show More

How does a country deepen its relationship and do business with China without risking retaliation by the US and its allies? How can a nation protect its territorial claims in the South China Sea yet maintain a delicate balancing act with its neighbours with their own views and cl ... Show More

Few countries are better equipped to interpret the U.S.-China relationship than Singapore. The small but wealthy city-state has extensive contacts with Washington and Beijing and understands both sides. Singaporean Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen sits down with FP’s Ravi Agrawal on s ... Show More

China and Brazil have signed nearly 40 cooperation documents covering areas from trade to aerospace, with both sides hailing Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit as a milestone for advancing bilateral relations. 

Over the weekend, India and Pakistan came closer to all-out war than perhaps at any point in the past 20 to 25 years as missiles flew back and forth across the border. At the point of this podcast recording, a fragile ceasefire appears to be holding—but tensions remain high. In t ... Show More

China Coast Guard has warned the Philippines to stop provocations after a collision near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. 

Late last week, China launched a comprehensive two-day military drill around Taiwan, mimicking a full-scale attack. The drills included dozens of fighter jets carrying live missiles, alongside navy vessels stationed at strategic locations around the island. The military operation ... Show More