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Typhoon Haiyan
![Southeast Asia in 2013: Disasters and Election Protests Southeast Asia in 2013: Disasters and Election Protests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-31_00-33-30.jpg)
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 The U.S. Humanitarian Presence in Southeast Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-25_09-45-28.jpg)
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 Japan Doubles Down on ASEAN](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-23_00-06-52.jpg)
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 China’s Contradictory Foreign Policy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-16_09-20-49.jpg)
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 Justin Bieber Surprises Philippine Typhoon Victims With Secret Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/bieber_edited.jpg)
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 Manila’s Defense Conundrum](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/RTX13YQ6.jpg)
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 Philippines Economy To Survive Haiyan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/10818523995_7f87d6d871_b.jpg)
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 Typhoon Haiyan and the Philippine Military](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/RTX15LB7.jpg)
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 ASEAN Slowly Gets Up to Speed on Haiyan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/10844671044_f82d2fbe14_b.jpg)
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? Will Saturday’s Fight Be Manny Pacquiao’s Last?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/shutterstock_71697076.jpg)
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 Samar and Leyte in US Military History](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/10805494734_61758e3fca_b.jpg)
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 Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/19958_528b385278ce8.jpg)
Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan
Anger mounts as Manila’s struggles to cope with last week’s tragedy exposes some endemic issues.