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Typhoon Haiyan
Southeast Asia in 2013: Disasters and Election Protests
By Mong Palatino
The year 2013 will be remembered in Southeast Asia as one of deadly disasters and massive post-election protests.
The U.S. Humanitarian Presence in Southeast Asia
By Zachary M. Hosford
U.S. humanitarian and disaster response capabilities are unmatched. It should work to keep them that way.
Japan Doubles Down on ASEAN
By J. Berkshire Miller
Tokyo has had a busy year reaching out to ASEAN countries. Will the effort continue in 2014?
China’s Contradictory Foreign Policy
By Yo-Jung Chen
Why does China undermine its patient diplomacy with sudden announcements like the ADIZ?
Justin Bieber Surprises Philippine Typhoon Victims With Secret Visit
By The Diplomat Staff
The global pop star traveled to Tacoloban, Philippines to perform for victims of Typhoon Haiyan.
Manila’s Defense Conundrum
By Victor Robert Lee
Typhoon Haiyan revealed some glaring weaknesses in the Philippine military. Can it defend its own territory?
Philippines Economy To Survive Haiyan
By Anthony Fensom
Despite a terrible human toll, Haiyan is unlikely to derail the nation’s impressive economic performance.
Typhoon Haiyan and the Philippine Military
The disaster may affect the modernization of the military, with disaster relief favored over external defense.
ASEAN Slowly Gets Up to Speed on Haiyan
The organization’s initial response to the Philippines disaster has been sluggish. Will it now step up?
Will Saturday’s Fight Be Manny Pacquiao’s Last?
There’s more than just sport at stake for the boxing legend in his upcoming fight.
Samar and Leyte in US Military History
The U.S. military leads the foreign aid effort in Samar and Leyte, not without some historical echoes.
Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan
Anger mounts as Manila’s struggles to cope with last week’s tragedy exposes some endemic issues.