Duterte Can Cut U.S. Defense Ties, But It Would Take Awhile: Q&A
- Three defense agreements can be terminated with written notice
- Duterte seen having power to scrap international treaties
100 Days of Duterte: Has the President Delivered?
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Hypersensitive to criticism of his deadly drug war, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made a habit of questioning the future of his country’s longstanding alliance with the U.S.
While Obama administration officials have repeatedly stressed the strength of the relationship, here’s a look at what it would take for Duterte to follow through with his threat to "break up with America."