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Typhoon Haiyan
December 25, 2013
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.
December 23, 2013
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?
December 16, 2013
China’s Contradictory Foreign Policy
By Yo-Jung Chen
Why does China undermine its patient diplomacy with sudden announcements like the ADIZ?
December 11, 2013
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.
December 07, 2013
Manila’s Defense Conundrum
By Victor Robert Lee
Typhoon Haiyan revealed some glaring weaknesses in the Philippine military. Can it defend its own territory?
November 28, 2013
Philippines Economy To Survive Haiyan
By Anthony Fensom
Despite a terrible human toll, Haiyan is unlikely to derail the nation’s impressive economic performance.
November 25, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan and the Philippine Military
The disaster may affect the modernization of the military, with disaster relief favored over external defense.
November 23, 2013
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?
November 21, 2013
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.
November 21, 2013
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.
November 18, 2013
Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan
Anger mounts as Manila’s struggles to cope with last week’s tragedy exposes some endemic issues.
November 16, 2013
How to Do Soft Power Right
Relief efforts don’t have to be completely altruistic, but interests shouldn’t dictate action.