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Rodrigo Duterte
Bringing Peace to the Philippines' Troubled South: The Bangsamoro Organic Law
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
Why would the Philippine government want to credibly commit to peace this time around?
Duterte’s Media War in the Philippines
By Luke Hunt
The lack of justice in the Maguindanao Massacre underscores Duterte's contempt for journalists.
What Does Duterte’s War on Trillanes Mean for the Philippines?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at an incident that has dominated Manila for weeks.
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.”
South China Sea: Philippine Navy Flagship Runs Aground at Half-Moon Shoal
By Ankit Panda
BRP Gregorio del Pilar is being recovered after suffering damage.
Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy
By Richard Heydarian
How far can Duterte’s rebalance away from the United States (and toward China) progress?
Is the Congress Coup in the Philippines a Threat to Duterte?
By Mong Palatino
The development could have important implications for Duterte’s remaining time in office and Philippine politics more generally.
What Does Duterte’s Signing of the Bangsamoro Law Mean?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at a notable development.
Investors Fret as Duterte’s Popularity Slumps
By Anthony Fensom
Will Duterte's crass and unpredictable style impact the Philippine economy?
Another Violent Spike in Duterte’s Drug War
By Erin Cook
Recent weeks have seen another rise in violence that has placed greater scrutiny on the Philippine president and his methods.
Joshua Kurlantzick on Democratic Regression in SE Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Democracy in Southeast Asia seems to be in decline. How bad is the situation?