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Philippines
Philippine Group Plans Global Anti-China Protests
Demonstrations will be held worldwide on July 24 to protest Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea.
Southeast Asia Scales Down on Subsidies
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have recently downgraded key subsidies. Public response is mixed.
Philippines to Modernize Air Force Amid China Row
Aquino vowed that the air force will be able to defend the country by 2016.
Made in China: A US-Japan-Philippines Axis?
Asian states are responding to China’s rise as Realists would expect—by balancing internally and externally.
Philippines Seeks Air Defense Systems From Israel
At odds with China and fearful of US abandonment, Manila is reportedly beefing up its air defense.
Taiwan’s Philippines Nationalism: More Benign Than PRC?
Why are Taiwanese and Chinese nationalisms perceived so differently despite emanating from the same source?
Thai Deaths Cast Doubts over Malaysian Diplomacy
Continuing violence in Thailand’s south has cast doubt on Malaysia’s capacity as a peace facilitator.
Is China Inserting Itself Into the Taiwan-Philippines Spat?
3 Chinese ships and 10 fishing boats patrolled the Spratly Islands this week, prompting a rebuke from Manila.
Panic in the Philippines Over Taiwan Diplomatic Crisis
The Philippine Coast Guard must do some soul searching after the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman.
How Taiwan Bungled the Philippine Crisis
Starting off with the moral high ground, Ma Ying-jeou quickly overplayed his hand. What went wrong?
Australian Freed from Abu Sayyaf Captivity
Australian Warren Rodwell has been freed by Philippine militants after 15 months in captivity.
Filipinos Look to the UN, ASEAN for Help in Sabah
The crisis in Sabah is long from over, but for the moment efforts should shift to humanitarian concerns.