U.S.military bases in the Philippines has always been one of the most intriguing issues in the relationshs between the two countries.In 1934,the U.S.and the Philippines signed the Tydings-McDuffie Act,in which the U.S...U.S.military bases in the Philippines has always been one of the most intriguing issues in the relationshs between the two countries.In 1934,the U.S.and the Philippines signed the Tydings-McDuffie Act,in which the U.S.promised to resolve the issue of U.S.bases in the Philippines through negotiations.However,after the outbreak of World War II,the U.S.changed its attitude as its strategic thinking changed.The Philippines was also in need for U.S.support after the war,so it wanted the U.S.troops to remain stationed in the Philippines.To this end,the two countries signed the Military Bases Agreement.The Philippines was thus integrated into the U.S.global strategic system,becoming a bridgehead and strategic pivot for the U.S.in the Asian region.To ensure the"special status"of its military bases in the Philippines,the U.S.government spared no effort in securing"privileges"for them and supporting pro-U.S.politicians to hold state power in order to continue"colonizing"the Philippines.This has caused serious damage to the sovereignty and independence as well as national development of the Philippines.展开更多
文摘U.S.military bases in the Philippines has always been one of the most intriguing issues in the relationshs between the two countries.In 1934,the U.S.and the Philippines signed the Tydings-McDuffie Act,in which the U.S.promised to resolve the issue of U.S.bases in the Philippines through negotiations.However,after the outbreak of World War II,the U.S.changed its attitude as its strategic thinking changed.The Philippines was also in need for U.S.support after the war,so it wanted the U.S.troops to remain stationed in the Philippines.To this end,the two countries signed the Military Bases Agreement.The Philippines was thus integrated into the U.S.global strategic system,becoming a bridgehead and strategic pivot for the U.S.in the Asian region.To ensure the"special status"of its military bases in the Philippines,the U.S.government spared no effort in securing"privileges"for them and supporting pro-U.S.politicians to hold state power in order to continue"colonizing"the Philippines.This has caused serious damage to the sovereignty and independence as well as national development of the Philippines.