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Moro Islamic Liberation Front
![The Drug War, the South China Sea, and Terrorism in Mindanao: Reviewing Duterte's First Year The Drug War, the South China Sea, and Terrorism in Mindanao: Reviewing Duterte's First Year](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-duterte-asean-summit.jpg)
The Drug War, the South China Sea, and Terrorism in Mindanao: Reviewing Duterte's First Year
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Rodrigo Duterte's entry into the Philippine presidency in June 2016 carried important geopolitical consequences.
![Why Duterte's Martial Law Declaration in Mindanao Is So Concerning Why Duterte's Martial Law Declaration in Mindanao Is So Concerning](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-3q9r6274.jpg)
Why Duterte's Martial Law Declaration in Mindanao Is So Concerning
By Anthony Hustedt
Philippine history shows martial law is more likely to increase extremism than reverse it.
![Duterte Must Move Beyond Martial Law to Counter Terrorism in the Philippines Duterte Must Move Beyond Martial Law to Counter Terrorism in the Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-22_07-00-16.jpg)
Duterte Must Move Beyond Martial Law to Counter Terrorism in the Philippines
By Zachary Abuza
The president needs a more comprehensive strategy if his administration is to make meaningful progress.
![Can Duterte Bring Peace to the Philippines? Can Duterte Bring Peace to the Philippines?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-25_15-39-04.jpg)
Can Duterte Bring Peace to the Philippines?
By Zachary Abuza
Forging peace in Mindanao is a far more challenging task than many appreciate.
![Progress in the Philippine Peace Process Under Duterte Progress in the Philippine Peace Process Under Duterte](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-12_01-26-19.jpg)
Progress in the Philippine Peace Process Under Duterte
By Mong Palatino
The initiative is arguably a silver lining in the president's controversial tenure thus far.
![Trouble in the Southern Philippines: Problems and Prospects Trouble in the Southern Philippines: Problems and Prospects](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/18365_5280975a267bb.jpg)
Trouble in the Southern Philippines: Problems and Prospects
By Zachary Abuza
A closer look at a complex and often oversimplified situation.
![Elections in The Philippines: New Hope for Peace? Elections in The Philippines: New Hope for Peace?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-26_13-28-29.jpg)
Elections in The Philippines: New Hope for Peace?
By Harriet Lamb
With campaigning well underway for the presidential election on May 9, a look at the implications for peace.
![Women in Combat: Both Spoilers and Enablers of Peace Women in Combat: Both Spoilers and Enablers of Peace](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-15_07-11-58.jpg)
Women in Combat: Both Spoilers and Enablers of Peace
By Rosalie Arcala Hall and Julian Smith
Popular distortions often applied to women’s functions in war can obstruct the peace process.
![Philippines Captures Top Militant of Splinter Rebel Group Philippines Captures Top Militant of Splinter Rebel Group](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/18365_5280975a267bb.jpg)
Philippines Captures Top Militant of Splinter Rebel Group
By Prashanth Parameswaran
High-ranking leader Hasan Indal nabbed in a joint operation.
![Violence in the Philippines Feared After Peace Deal Setback Violence in the Philippines Feared After Peace Deal Setback](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/18365_5280975a267bb.jpg)
Violence in the Philippines Feared After Peace Deal Setback
By Mong Palatino
Congress fails to approve the Bangsamoro Basic Law, threatening to undermine a peace deal to end a decades-long insurgency.
![Road to Nowhere? Peace Efforts in the Southern Philippines Road to Nowhere? Peace Efforts in the Southern Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-29_12-38-31.jpg)
Road to Nowhere? Peace Efforts in the Southern Philippines
By Peter M. Sales
The derailing of the work of peace makers is raising the odds of renewed conflict in Mindanao.
![Philippines, Malaysia Hold Joint Naval Exercises Amid Security Concerns Philippines, Malaysia Hold Joint Naval Exercises Amid Security Concerns](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-05_18-44-30.jpg)
Philippines, Malaysia Hold Joint Naval Exercises Amid Security Concerns
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Drills focus on maritime security and transnational crime
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