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Rodrigo Duterte
Why the Philippines' Duterte Should Rethink the Vice Presidency
By Mong Palatino
It’s time for the country to revisit the role of its vice president.
One Year Later, Duterte Remains a Human Rights Nightmare
By James Gomez
“I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.”
Duterte’s Year of Sound and Fury
By Ronald D. Holmes and Mark R. Thompson
One year after his inauguration, how is the Philippine president faring?
What's Really Behind Duterte’s Disappearances in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
His administration has not found a sustainable way to deal with the president's prolonged absences.
A Closer Look at the Philippine Peace Process With Communist Rebels
By Luke Lischin
The crisis in Marawi has eclipsed another critical front in the government's struggle against domestic threats.
Why Duterte's Martial Law Declaration in Mindanao Is So Concerning
By Anthony Hustedt
Philippine history shows martial law is more likely to increase extremism than reverse it.
Duterte Must Move Beyond Martial Law to Counter Terrorism in the Philippines
By Zachary Abuza
The president needs a more comprehensive strategy if his administration is to make meaningful progress.
What Does Duterte’s Martial Law Mean for the Philippine Peace Process?
By Mong Palatino
A closer look at how the move has impacted the wider pursuit of peace in the country’s south.
Martial Law and Duterte's Quest for Federalism
By Chester Cabalza
The declaration of martial law raises new questions about the feasibility of a federal system.
Duterte Places Philippine Island of Mindanao Under Martial Law. What Next?
By Ankit Panda
Duterte cut short his trip to Russia to return to Manila after declaring martial law over the southern island of Mindanao.
Can Duterte’s Philippines Add Turkey and Mongolia to ASEAN?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The suggestion demonstrates an unsurprisingly poor understanding of the regional grouping and the complex choices it faces.
Is Rodrigo Duterte Really Anti-American?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine president’s actions prove that this label is far too simplistic.