Why Democratic Congress may enhance US-Philippines alliance, pivot to Asia

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Analysts say Democratic control of both chambers of the US Congress could reinforce Washington’s support for the Philippines and add stability to the alliance. They caution that domestic priorities could nevertheless draw US attention away from the Indo-Pacific.

The Democratic Party’s sweep of both houses of the US Congress could stabilise Washington’s commitment to the Philippines, bringing relief to allies rattled by President Donald Trump’s Iran war and his shifting foreign policy. Analysts expect bipartisan support for Manila to endure, with Democratic oversight set to rein in Trump’s unpredictability. But they warn that Washington could still turn inward to deal with domestic challenges, diverting attention from the Indo-Pacific. The rebuke of...