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Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte’s Drug War: The Local Government Dimension
By Luke Lischin
Local government plays an important but infrequently discussed role in the campaign.
Duterte's China Convergence Continues
By Shannon Tiezzi
In China, the Philippine leader advances cooperation in the economic, defense, and media sectors.
Does Duterte’s War on the International Criminal Court Really Matter?
By Luke Hunt
A closer look at an issue that has surfaced over the past few weeks.
Why Did Duterte Chicken out of the ASEAN-Australia Summit?
By Luke Hunt
The strongman is clearly afraid of the scrutiny that might come from making the trip.
Who Cares If Duterte Skips the ASEAN-Australia Summit?
By Mark Manantan
Duterte’s absence is significant and has broad implications for ASEAN and the region.
How ASEAN Strongmen Use Legal Reform to Weaken Democracy
By Mong Palatino
Hun Sen and Rodrigo Duterte show that constitutional reform remains a favorite tool of the region's power-hungry leaders.
Duterte: China's South China Sea Installations Aimed at the United States, Not the Philippines
By Ankit Panda
The Philippine president made clear that he does not view China's South China Sea installations as a direct threat.
Bangsamoro Peace Process Complicated by Philippine Politics
By Eugene Mark
Despite Duterte’s drams of federalism, the establishment of a Bangsamoro Autonomous Region has stalled.
Duterte’s Drug War in the Philippines: New Campaign, Old Problems
By Mong Palatino
The reloaded war continues to face some familiar challenges.
Duterte’s Media War in the Philippines Highlights ASEAN’s Rights Problem
By Luke Hunt
The effort to ban online news outlet Rappler is sadly an all too familiar story in the region.
Manila's Disappointing Reaction to the US FONOP Near Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
If claimant states no longer care about freedom of navigation, the U.S. task in the South China Sea may be impossible.
Will Duterte’s ‘Cha-Cha’ Train Lead to Dictatorship in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Recent moves have raised some troubling questions about the country’s drift to authoritarianism under a strongman's rule.