2017/01/30 |
Do We Need Miss Universe?
Miss Universe is more than just a beauty pageant to many in the Philippines.
2017/01/23 |
Duterte and Trump's ctrl-alt-delete
Donald Trump’s inauguration couldn’t come at a better time for relations between the US and the Philippines, Nathan Shea writes.
2016/12/21 |
China’s Charm Offensive Creates a Headache for Trump
Amid a thinning number of Southeast Asian allies, and a reenergized charm offensive from China, the question now is how U.S. President-elect Trump will approach the region.
2016/12/19 |
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in the Philippines
The rise of social media in the Philippines is providing people with new sites of contestation. This is both good and bad news for democracy, writes Noahlyn Maranan.
2016/12/19 |
South China Watch No.11
An overview of the past week's key developments in the South China Sea.
2016/12/07 |
Manila's Traffic Crisis: Does Duterte Really Need Emergency Powers?
Manila’s traffic crisis has been worsening every year. It is a daily strain for the riding public and has seen significant losses to economic productivity.
2016/11/28 |
How Will Trump Respond to Duterte's 'Game-Changer' in Asia?
Will Trump attend next year’s ASEAN–U.S. Summit in Manila? The decision will have far-reaching implications.
2016/11/28 |
South China Sea Watch No. 9
An overview of the past week's key developments in the South China Sea.
2016/11/26 |
The Human Cost of Duterte’s Drug War
The Philippines war on drugs has gained international infamy in the wake of its terrible body count. But as Clarke Jones writes, we also need to remember the lives and circumstances of the people caught up in the middle of it — people like Jaybee Sebastian.
2016/11/18 |
Brown Man’s Burden: Breaking Away from American Dominion in the Philippines
Is the Philippines ready to separate from the U.S.? And how might Trump affect U.S.-Philippines relations?
2016/10/29 |
Duterte’s Plan to Revive Philippine Democracy
The Philippine president is working towards a constitutional amendment in favor of greater federalism and parliamentarism. Could this empower the country’s citizenry and strengthen democracy? And how does it fit in with Duterte’s controversial policies against drugs and crime?
2016/10/27 |
'Dutertard' and Online Politics in the Philippines
Are online spaces opening up politics in the Philippines? Noahlyn Maranan takes a look.
2016/10/21 |
World Responds to Xi-Duterte Meeting
Experts and academics weigh in as Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ends his China visit with a series of surprising announcements, including a 'separation from the U.S.'
2016/10/14 |
Duterte, Xi and the Hole in the U.S. Pivot to Asia
Without the Philippines and the TPP, Washington will need a backup plan for the Pacific.
2016/10/01 |
South China Sea Watch No. 8
An overview of the past week's key developments in the South China Sea.
2016/09/24 |
Australia Should Take a Stand on Filipino Woman Facing Execution in Indonesia
Australia’s selective advocacy on behalf of people subject to the death penalty weakens its campaigns for individual Australians at risk of execution.
2016/08/27 |
South China Sea Watch No. 7
An overview of the past week's key developments in the South China Sea.
