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Former Philippine President Duterte Makes Political Comeback Amid Usual Controversy
By Ben Sturt
The ex-leader's return coincides with the eroding relationship between his family and the Marcos clan, as well as the arrest of his close ally, televangelist Apollo Quiboloy.
Barangay Elections in the Bangsamoro: A Crucial Test for the Future of the BARMM
By Cheng Xu and Jacques Bertrand
Upcoming local elections in the BARMM, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines, will have implications for the 2025 Bangsamoro parliamentary election and the region's future stability.
New Southern Philippines Deployment Puts Brunei Security Engagements into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted Brunei’s continued role in the southern Philippine peace process and its role in regional security issues.
Will Martial Law Finally End in the Southern Philippines?
By Associated Press
The Philippines’ defense chief has recommended that the president not extend martial law for the fourth time following its expiry at the end of 2019.
The Trouble with the New Anti-Subversion Act Push for the Philippines
By Luke Lischin
The push for a new move bears noting within the Duterte administration's broader approach to managing security issues.
Competing for the Crown Jewel: The Bangsamoro Plebiscite in Cotabato City
By Luke Lischin
The development holds broader significance for peace in the southern Philippines.
What Does Duterte’s Signing of the Bangsamoro Law Mean?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at a notable development.
US Considers Direct Military Involvement in Fight Against Islamic State-Affiliated Militants in Mindanao
By Ankit Panda
U.S. drone strikes against the Islamic State in the Philippines may not be decisive in terminating the conflict.
Why Vietnam Must Fight the Islamic State Terror Threat
By Zachary Abuza
The threat presents both challenges and opportunities that Hanoi cannot ignore.
The Drug War, the South China Sea, and Terrorism in Mindanao: Reviewing Duterte's First Year
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Rodrigo Duterte's entry into the Philippine presidency in June 2016 carried important geopolitical consequences.
Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming
By Zachary Abuza
Another Marawi-like siege is likely to occur.
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.
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