ANALISIS FAKTOR PENDORONG KEPENTINGAN NASIONAL FILIPINA DALAM KERJA SAMA PERTAHANAN DENGAN AMERIKA SERIKAT PADA PERIODE 2021-2024

Abstract

The beginning of Philippine independence provided several domestic problems that were quite difficult to overcome by themselves, so that in the end the Philippines opened a partnership or bilateral cooperation with the United States to assist their post-independence domestic development. Apart from helping their domestic development, the Philippines also needs US assistance in developing its military capabilities to fight various threats such as separatist movements in the southern region and disputes with China in the South China Sea region. However, the Duterte leadership said that the Philippines wanted to get rid of their dependence on the United States and wanted to live in full sovereignty. In the end, it becomes a question of what drives national interests that make the Philippines maintain defense cooperation with the United States. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis type, the data analysis technique used in this study was through library research and observation. In conclusion, there is a national interest in the form of domestic development and maritime security in the South China Sea region.