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Will India Join the Squad?

Will India Join the Squad?

By Rushali Saha
If the grouping’s scope and agenda are restructured to focus on soft security issues, such as maritime safety, New Delhi might be more interested.

Pro-Marcos Candidates Set to Dominate Philippine Senate Election: Poll

Pro-Marcos Candidates Set to Dominate Philippine Senate Election: Poll

By Sebastian Strangio
Candidates endorsed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are on track to win nine of the 12 Senate seats up for grabs at the midterm elections in May.
The Globalization of Philippine Political Trolling

The Globalization of Philippine Political Trolling

By Manuel Enverga III
Methods of online manipulation pioneered during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency are now being deployed to shape global perceptions of his upcoming trial at the ICC.

Can Philippine President Marcos Survive the Wrath of the Dutertes?

Can Philippine President Marcos Survive the Wrath of the Dutertes?

By Mong Palatino
The economy may pose a more serious threat than the fulminations of the Mindanao-based political clan.

US Defense Chief to Visit Philippines Ahead of Joint Military Drills

US Defense Chief to Visit Philippines Ahead of Joint Military Drills

By Sebastian Strangio
Manila seems set to remain a priority partner for Washington, despite the Trump administration's radical foreign policy changes.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Philippine Govt Condemns Senator For Saying He Won’t Surrender to ICC

Philippine Govt Condemns Senator For Saying He Won’t Surrender to ICC

By Sebastian Strangio
As chief of the Philippine National Police, Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa implemented ex-President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly "war on drugs."

Philippines Wants to Expand ‘Squad’ Grouping to Include India, South Korea

Philippines Wants to Expand ‘Squad’ Grouping to Include India, South Korea

By Sebastian Strangio
The informal grouping, established last May, is intended to counter China's assertive behavior in the South China Sea.
Tensions Rising in the Philippines After Former President Duterte’s ICC Arrest

Tensions Rising in the Philippines After Former President Duterte’s ICC Arrest

By Ben Sturt
The ex-leader may finally face justice for his bloody “war on drugs”, but the country he leaves behind is increasingly divided.

Former Philippine President Duterte Appears at First ICC Hearing Since Extradition

Former Philippine President Duterte Appears at First ICC Hearing Since Extradition

By Sebastian Strangio
The ex-leader's defense attorney told the court that his arrest on March 11 was tantamount to an "abduction."

What’s Next for Philippine Politics After Duterte’s Arrest

What’s Next for Philippine Politics After Duterte’s Arrest

By Mong Palatino
Both the Marcos and Duterte camps are actively promoting self-serving narratives about the ex-leader's extradition to The Hague.

Detained Philippine Ex-President Admits ‘Responsibility’ For Anti-drug Campaign

Detained Philippine Ex-President Admits ‘Responsibility’ For Anti-drug Campaign

By Sebastian Strangio
Rodrigo Duterte is set to appear before the International Criminal Court for the first time today, following his extradition to The Hague earlier this week.
The South China Sea: Making the Philippines-US Alliance Work Under Trump 2.0

The South China Sea: Making the Philippines-US Alliance Work Under Trump 2.0

By Julio Amador III
The most crucial question remains: How to deter China?

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