CFR Daily News Brief: U.S. and Phillippines Sign Ten-Year Deal

U.S. and Philippines Sign Ten-Year Military Deal

The United States and the Philippines signed a ten-year defense pact Monday that will give the U.S. military greater access to Philippine bases. The agreement was finalized in conjunction with President Barack Obama's visit to Manila, the last leg on his Asia tour (NYT).

CFR's Janine Davidson explains what both hawks and doves miss when discussing the military component of the U.S. pivot to Asia.

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