U.S.-PHILIPPINE NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE RELATIONS IN THE EARLY XXIST CENTURY

. Purpose. The aim of the article is the historical and legal study of U.S.-Philippine relations in national security and defence in the early XXIst century and its impact on the internal development of the country. Results . The article forms the state of affairs in U.S.-Philippine relations in national security and defence at the beginning of the XXIst century. The author describes the content of U.S.-Philippine problems, the degree of conflict and contradictions in the field of military security. The focus is on the disclosure of the dynamics and direction of U.S. military doctrine towards the Philippines and its impact on the internal development of the country. In the study, the author analyses the trends and prospects of development of the U.S. strategy in relation to the military influence of the Philippines on the dynamics of processes in the Asia-Pacific region. It is noted that the joint activities of the United States and the Philippines in the international arena by harmonising the interests of administrative and legal framework of the national security of the countries under study provide opportunities for strengthening their positions and better internal development. However, we should not forget the individual challenges to the national security of countries that arise from time to time. U.S. politicians regard the Philippines as a major outpost off the coast of the PRC, as the key to increasing domination over the Pacific Ocean. Maintaining a sustainable relationship with Washington provides the Philippines with opportunities to strengthen its international standing, which could be an indicator of the success of independent foreign policy. Conclusions. It is concluded that the U.S.-Philippine Military Alliance on National Security and Defence has become a credible guarantee of peace and security in the region. All instruments of the administrative and legal framework were aimed at military strategic goals, expanding the geographical boundaries of democracy and increasing the joint global fight against terrorism and countering terrorist activities and propaganda . That is why the joint activities of the United States and the Philippines in the international arena by harmonising the interests of administrative and legal framework of the national security of the countries under study provide opportunities for strengthening their positions and better internal development. However, we should not forget the individual challenges to the national security of countries that arise from time to time. It should be noted that U.S.-Philippine relations in national security and defence are one of the possible aspects of ensuring stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.