Rodrigo Duterte

The Philippines after the mid-term elections: Towards a showdown in 2028
Sonny Melencio — The situation can be summarised as follows: “All the forces of heaven and hell are in formation, ready for the battle to come.”

Disaster nationalism is the new fascism
Richard Seymour on how crisis and catastrophe are feeding the far-right surge.

Marcos Jr versus Duterte: Behind the clash between the Philippines’ two main dynasties
Sonny Melencio — The confrontation between the Marcos Jr and Duterte camp is not just a clash between two powerful political dynasties.

The Philippines: On the frontline of Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’

Philippines: On Duterte's strategy - Why diplomacy can't be a one-man show
