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Rodrigo Duterte
April 03, 2020
The Philippines’ Coronavirus Lockdown Is Becoming a Crackdown
By Nick Aspinwall
Curfew violators, poor and displaced residents, activists, and alleged “fake news” disseminators are facing arrest and persecution as they accuse authorities of failing to provide relief.
April 01, 2020
War and Peace in the Philippines
By Zachary Abuza
With the BARMM’s first birthday, the peace process in the southern Philippines reaches a milestone.
March 31, 2020
What’s Next for the Philippines Communist Insurgency Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the state of one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies and its future prospects.
March 02, 2020
New Equipment Ceremony Spotlights Boost for Philippine National Police Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The PNP added another round of assets and equipment to its increasing capabilities under Duterte.
February 21, 2020
Duterte’s Gamble on the US-Philippines Alliance
By Ankit Panda
A reset for the U.S.-Philippines alliance?
February 13, 2020
The Philippines Moves to End US Visiting Forces Agreement: What Happens Next?
By Ankit Panda
The decision has kicked off a 180-day countdown that may be used for renegotiation.
February 11, 2020
Philippine Drug Enforcement Chief Admits Problems With Duterte’s Drug War
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent comments by a law enforcement official once again put the campaign in the spotlight.
January 29, 2020
Herd Behavior and Approval Bubbles: A Closer Look at Duterte’s Popularity
By Ronald U. Mendoza and Tristan Canare
Net satisfaction ratings for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte keep increasing. There is growing evidence that fake news and herd behavior might be at play.
January 09, 2020
What Will a New Philippines Military Chief Mean for the Country’s Security?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the latest in a series of appointments may mean for the defense realm of the Southeast Asian state.
January 08, 2020
US-Philippines Ties: The De Lima Dilemma
By Michael Beltran
The Philippine government has threatened to introduce visa requirements for U.S. citizens after banning 3 U.S. senators, supporters of jailed Philippine Senator de Lima.
January 08, 2020
How the Philippine Government Gets the Concept of ‘Intervention’ Wrong
By Gemmo Fernandez
Yes, international law proscribes interference in domestic affairs. But the human rights criticisms of the Duterte administration don’t rise to that level.
December 18, 2019
Will There Be a Christmas Ceasefire in the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
The Reds are open to a ceasefire and peace talks, but is Duterte?
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