Marcos administration

President Marcos came to office promising to pursue a centrist position between the U.S. and China. Both internal and external factors complicate his plans.

Marcos could be characterized as a middle ground between his predecessors – not as pro-U.S. than Aquino, but less pro-China than Duterte.

The recent expulsion by the president's party of Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has highlighted the shambolic state of affairs within the administration.

The party boy president laid out lofty goals when he came into office, but has he delivered?

“The broad arc of history signals a continued search for balance of power and palpable development results in Philippine democracy.”

The incoming president will enter office at a crucial and perilous time in global geopolitics.

The promise came following campaign trail comments advocating a bilateral deal with Beijing over outstanding maritime and territorial disputes.

The new president will take the reins at a time of high inflation and monetary tightening in the global financial system.

Marcos might not have been the ideal choice of many U.S. policymakers, but he offers the opportunity for a more stable and predictable partnership.