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The more things change, the more they stay the same. In many ways, this is the story of the US-Philippines alliance which, following a few turbulent years of diplomatic acrimony, is rapidly returning to form. Five years ago, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to end his country’s century-old alliance with Washington. Amid diplomatic rows over human rights issues, he even cussed at then US president Barack Obama. But Duterte has entered his twilight months in office with a radically different tone and strategic predisposition. He openly thanked US President Joe Biden for pandemic-related help, restored the all-important Visiting Forces Agreement...
