Abstract

This research examines the politico-strategic motivations of the Bush Administration in fostering Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with a number of countries, including the Philippines. The article observes that the current efforts of the Bush Administration to push for FTAs are driven by political dynamics, which include, among others, its trade agenda, the US strategy in the war on terror, and the need to ensure American access to the rapidly changing East Asian regional economy. It then discusses the specific politico-strategic motives of the Bush Administration in its offer of an FTA to the Philippines. In conclusion, the article explores the prospects of a successful FTA between the two allies.

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