Discusses the question of jurisdiction over historic rights and maritime entitlements in the South China Sea, the positions of China and the Philippines, and the Tribunal’s decisions on the merits of the Philippines’ claims. From the Permanent Court of Arbitration
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43498.pdf
Explores the close ties between the U.S. and the Philippines, including mutual security, foreign trade, and foreign assistance. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43309.pdf
Examines the impact of the storm which struck the Philippines on November 8, 2013 and the nature and amount of the U.S. and international relief response. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/ois_natz_fr_2012.pdf
Presents information on the number and characteristics of foreign nationals aged 18 and over who naturalized during 2012. The leading countries of origin of the 757,434 persons naturalizing were Mexico, the Philippines, India, the Dominican Republic, and the People’s Republic of China. From the Office of Immigration Statistics of the Department of Homeland Security
http://www.eia.gov/countries/analysisbriefs/South_China_Sea/south_china_sea.pdf
Describes the energy resouces in the South China Sea region and the political and technological problems in exploiting them. From the Energy Information Administration
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33233.pdf
Discusses the renewal of U.S-Philippines security arrangements as part of the U.S. foreign policy pivot to the Far East. Also reviews Philippine-China relations and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP11-78.pdf
This paper offers facts and figures about the southeast Asian region followed by country studies of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. It also focuses on two key issues for the region: democratization, and Islamist terrorism. From the House of Commons Library
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP11-79.pdf
This paper examines the military balance of power in Southeast Asia, the growing military and economic role of China, and the response of six other countries: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Singapore. From the House of Commons Library