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Is Duterte Drumming Up a Red Scare in the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
With the president's allies victorious in the recent elections, Duterte seems set to pursue his desired policies.
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Who Will Win the Philippines’ Midterm Elections?
April 29, 2019
Who Will Win the Philippines’ Midterm Elections?
The opposition needs a miracle, but the Philippine midterm campaign also points to problems ahead for Duterte.
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Who Will Win the Philippines’ Midterm Elections?
The Belt and Road: The Good, the Bad, and the Mixed
April 15, 2019
The Belt and Road: The Good, the Bad, and the Mixed
Demystifying China’s Belt and Road Initiative through 3 case studies.
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The Belt and Road: The Good, the Bad, and the Mixed
The Philippines’ China Dam Controversy
March 27, 2019
The Philippines’ China Dam Controversy
The Kaliwa Dam Project, a centerpiece of the BRI in the Philippines, faces steep opposition from indigenous peoples.
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The Philippines’ China Dam Controversy
Why Is the Philippines the Home for Chinese Offshore Gambling?
November 22, 2018
Why Is the Philippines the Home for Chinese Offshore Gambling?
The Philippines' unique economic structure explains why nearly all Chinese FDI is being funneled into one sector: gambling.
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Why Is the Philippines the Home for Chinese Offshore Gambling?
Is the Philippines’ Pro-China Policy Working?
November 14, 2018
Is the Philippines’ Pro-China Policy Working?
Analyzing the economic yields from President Duterte’s Chinese rapprochement.
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Is the Philippines’ Pro-China Policy Working?
A Year After Marawi, What’s Left of ISIS in the Philippines?
October 25, 2018
A Year After Marawi, What’s Left of ISIS in the Philippines?
What became of the ISIS-linked groups in Mindanao after the Marawi siege?
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A Year After Marawi, What’s Left of ISIS in the Philippines?
Duterte’s Media War in the Philippines
September 24, 2018
Duterte’s Media War in the Philippines
The lack of justice in the Maguindanao Massacre underscores Duterte's contempt for journalists.
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Duterte’s Media War in the Philippines
Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn
June 01, 2018
Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn
Under rising pressure from the military, Mindanao’s armed groups are increasingly turning to IEDs.
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Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn
Winning Hearts on China’s Belt and Road
May 04, 2018
Winning Hearts on China’s Belt and Road
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative needs to win hearts, not just projects, in Southeast Asia.
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Winning Hearts on China’s Belt and Road
The Battle of Marawi Is Not Over
February 17, 2018
The Battle of Marawi Is Not Over
A continuing displacement crisis and growing discontent with martial law risk creating yet another conflict.
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The Battle of Marawi Is Not Over
Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
November 23, 2017
Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
After the siege of Marawi and Isnilon Hapilon’s death, what is left of Abu Sayyaf?
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Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
The Mothers Who Fled Marawi
November 08, 2017
The Mothers Who Fled Marawi
Pregnant women and their newborns are among the refugees displaced by conflict in the Philippines.
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The Mothers Who Fled Marawi
Duterte’s Year of Sound and Fury
June 30, 2017
Duterte’s Year of Sound and Fury
One year after his inauguration, how is the Philippine president faring?
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Duterte’s Year of Sound and Fury
Whale Shark Tourism
June 08, 2017
Whale Shark Tourism
In the Philippines, a lucrative industry puts an endangered species at risk.
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Whale Shark Tourism
Martial Law Comes to Mindanao
May 30, 2017
Martial Law Comes to Mindanao
Glimpses of the Philippines' offensive against militants in Marawi City.
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Martial Law Comes to Mindanao
Duterte, One Step Closer to 'The Punisher'
December 28, 2016
Duterte, One Step Closer to 'The Punisher'
Duterte’s Presidential Office is using a comic book to back his war on drugs in the Philippines.
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Duterte, One Step Closer to 'The Punisher'
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Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
June 19, 2019
Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
The MP from Kerala reflects on the recent election results, and where the country goes from here.
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