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Philippines
Philippine Naval Modernization in the Headlines With First South Korea Frigate Launch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Twin ceremonies spotlighted the ongoing progress with respect to a significant capability for Manila’s defense.
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.
A Decade of Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership
By Mico A. Galang
The future of the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership is by no means a foregone conclusion.
It’s Time to Rethink Philippine Policies on China
By Rej Cortez Torrecampo
By examining the underlying assumptions, it’s clear a rethink of Philippine China policies is needed.
It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China
By Mark Manantan
Not even a strongman like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo, so what’s the plan?
In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning
By Mathew Bukit
Establishing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is only the start of the path to peace.
Is the Philippines’ Populist Leader Embracing the Climate Change Agenda?
By Milan Chen
Duterte repeatedly said that climate change was a top priority for his administration.
New Missile Test Highlights Philippines Military Modernization Under Duterte
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the broader significance of a recent development.
A Possible Upside to the US-China Trade War
By Yigal Chazan
Southeast Asian countries may gain from shifting production linked to the tit-for-tat tariff dispute.
What the Neverending Imelda Marcos Case Means for Philippine Politics
By Mong Palatino
The issue has significant implications for how the country deals with its past and confronts its future.
Environmental Defenders Under Pressure Across Southeast Asia
By Jenny Denton
A recent regional forum addressed the “global crisis” of killings and abuses linked to land.
Indigenous Groups Descend on Manila Court to Protest Terror-List
By Paul Joseph Belisario
The groups gathered to press for the dismissal of a proscription list that labels indigenous leaders as “terrorist.”