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J. Weston Phippen

Threats

The US Joins the Philippines in a Battle Against ISIS

The news of the cooperation is significant, because the country’s president had previously threatened to kick out U.S. troops.

  • J. Weston Phippen, The Atlantic
Ideas

To Decode Duterte’s Doubletalk, Think ‘Expedience'

The Philippines president flew to China and signed billions in deals, said he would separate ties with the U.S., then took it all back.

  • J. Weston Phippen, The Atlantic
Threats

What We Know About the Brussels Attacks

Dozens were killed in bombings at an airport and subway station, prompting outrage and disbelief across an already-shocked Europe.

  • Krishnadev Calamur, Conor Friedersdorf and J. Weston Phippen, The Atlantic