U.S.-Philippines Ties Explored
- Since the election of Rodrigo Duterte in 2016, the Philippines has pivoted more toward China, and away from the United States.
MONMOUTH, Ill. – The Philippines has had a special relationship with the United States since the islands were ceded by Spain to the United States after the Spanish-American War at the end of the 19th century.
All eight discussions in this spring’s Great Decisions series are free and open to the public.
Since the election of Rodrigo Duterte in 2016, the Philippines has pivoted more toward China, and away from the United States. Duterte has also launched a largescale war on drugs that many criticize for its brutality. Damian and those in attendance will discuss what the future holds for relations between the countries.