The Study Of Duterte Administration’s Policy Towards The United States

After the new Philippine President Duterte came to power,he actively adjusted the diplomatic direction of the Philippines and corrected the "one-sided" policy toward the United States.The first is to change the status quo of positive interaction between the leaders and the top leaders.Secondly,to reduce the cooperation between the two sides at the military level,and finally to change the methods and methods for handling disputes in the South China Sea.It can be seen that unlike the previous government’s policy of close to the United States,Duterte The government pays more attention to the balance of the big powers and has a strong will to get rid of dependence on the United States.Based on the principle of safeguarding national interests and formulating foreign policies and conducting diplomatic activities,it is a strategic choice made by Duterte after comprehensive analysis of the development needs of the major countries in Southeast Asia,China,the United States and the Philippines.In the bilateral relations between the Philippines and China and the United States,China’s rapid development has benefited neighboring countries and has always maintained an open attitude towards resolving disputes between China and the Philippines.The relative decline in the overall strength of the United States lacks the ability and willingness to protect the interests of the Philippines.Intervene in the internal affairs of the Philippines;At the domestic level,scholars have summarized the Philippine economy under the control of Aquino III as economic growth without growth,the problem of poverty needs to be solved,and the administration of the left-wing leader Duterte has also prompted the rise of the left-wing party in the Philippines.An important factor influencing the foreign policy of the Duterte government.For the above reasons,during the period of Duterte’s administration,it is necessary to focus on solving the problem of national development.While the foreign policy of turning to the United States is not conducive to creating a harmonious external environment,it will also hinder Duterte’s independent progress in governing the country.At the same time,Duterte’s adjustment of the US policy has to face a series of constraints.On the one hand,from within the Philippine countries,Duterte has successively launched a policy of intentionally alienating the United States to attract opposition and questioning from all parties in the Philippines.As an elected president from a non-elite family,Duterte has won the support of many ordinary Filipinos,but also relies on many big capitalists,political groups,military groups and other interest groups.They are looking forward to Duterte.Bringing corresponding political and economic returns.Like the interest groups,the nationalist groups within the Philippines,which are sensitive to their national interests,also expressed extreme dissatisfaction with Duterte’s moderate attitude towards the South China Sea issue.On the other hand,from the United States,the Obama administration implemented the Asia-Pacific rebalancing in Southeast Asia and regarded the Philippines as an important strategic ally.The relationship between the two countries has reached an unprecedented level of intimacy.But after Trump came to power with the "isolationism" color,The level of concern for Southeast Asia has dropped significantly.A series of “retreat” behaviors have caused many countries in Southeast Asia to worry too much.In addition,the relationship between Duterte and the former US government has become rigid,and the relationship between the United States and the Philippines has gradually declined.Foreign policy is being corrected,and how the Trump administration’s Southeast Asian policy situation will also affect Duterte’s adjustments to the US policy.