The weak, symbolized by the Huk rebellion, could not win within the Philippine geographical context, despite effectively adopting Maoist combat culture. Unlike in other theaters of operation, the Americans did not take the lead. They therefore provisionally defeated the communist rebellion. However, victory is never definitively secured if the political legitimacy of the strong is called into question by its contradictions in the management of power. The resurgence of Maoist guerrilla warfare illustrates this endless struggle.