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A Probe Into The Amalgam - American Asymmetric League In The 21st Century

Posted on:2017-01-24Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:L Y WangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2206330503476125Subject:Diplomacy
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Alliance theory has always been one of the hot topics in international relations.Alliance can be divided into symmetrical alliance and asymmetrical one based on the strength and strategic objectives.U.S.-Philippines alliance shows the typical characteristics of an asymmetrical alliance.Since America and the Philippines have signed such papers as the Mlilitary Bases Agreement,the American Military Assistance to the Philippines Agreement,and the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty during the Cold War,the military alliance between America and the Philippines was officially formed.However,at that moment,for the Philippines,the role of U.S.-Philippines alliance was to maintain its own security,and for the U.S.,the function of the alliance is global.It served for America to strive for hegemony and exclude communism.After the Cold War,U.S.-Philippines alliance reappeared in the world after a short period of down times.In February 1998,the signing of the America and the Philippines Visiting Military agreement was the important foundation for the gradual revival of the alliance.In the new century,especially since “911”,the base of bilateral cooperation between America and the Philippines made concessions in many aspects of territorial air space,harbour,and military bases and provided convenience for American military through Mutual Logistical Assistance Agreements.In addition,the Philippines also played a more important role in American foreign policies.Since then,asymmetrical U.S.-Philippines alliance reemerged and gradually expanded the strategic objectives.In 2009,the Obama admimistration high-profile announced that it would “return to Asia-Pacific”.The “re-balancing of Asia-Pacific”strategy of America became gradually stable and mature,but its spear point pointing to China evolved as clear.At the same time,China made great contribution to the recovery of world economy,rising its status in the international stage.It has become a certain reality that America,a hegemonic power,competes with China inevitably,a rising one,in the international stage.As a result of the conflict on South China Sea,a problem between China and the Philippines,U.S.-Philippine alliance between the two countries has a new point.The US and the Philippines asymmetrical alliance has a broader deveopment because of China,China become the threat of it.Their common interests in military make them cooperate and asymmetrical.
Keywords/Search Tags:Asymmetrical Alliance, U.S-Philippines Alliance, the dispute of South China Sea
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