Philippines

August 02, 2021

After years of pushing a narrative of anti-Americanism and Filipino nationalism, President Rodrigo Duterte reversed his decision to void a long-standing defense agreement with the US. Analysts say Manila is in need of American assistance to counter Chinese aggression.

COVID-19

Vaccine mandates aren’t new. But do they work?

The World

June 23, 2021

With lagging vaccine campaigns and threats of the new delta variant, some world leaders are prompted to impose vaccine mandates.

Human rights activists hope international court will help end Duterte's deadly war on drugs in the Philippines

The World

June 18, 2021

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has taken a crucial step this week that may lead to an official investigation into the thousands of killings linked to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody, yearslong war on drugs.

Top of The World

Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas

The World

May 20, 2021

Top of the World: Officials close to the negotiations between Israel and Hamas say a ceasefire could be announced in the next 24 hours as hostilities continue. And South Korean President Moon Jae-in is on a four-day visit to Washington, hoping to revive stalled talks with North Korea. Also, Russia assumes the chairmanship of the eight-nation Arctic Council bloc, as the US tries to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules.

COVID-19

Filipinos hesitant about getting COVID jab after dengue fever vaccine debacle

The World

May 19, 2021

After a major controversy over a dengue fever vaccine, Filipinos are vaccine-wary when it comes to the COVID-19 jab.

COVID-19

Vaccine hesitancy: A nationwide challenge in the Philippines

The World

May 19, 2021

After a major controversy over a dengue fever vaccine, many Filipinos are vaccine-weary when it comes to the COVID-19 jab.

The Big Fix

Latin American and Caribbean countries use volcanic landscapes to tap geothermal energy

The World

May 07, 2021

Global capacity for geothermal energy has nearly doubled over the past two decades.

Critical State

COVID-19 and the limits of state power: Part I

Inkstick Media

February 16, 2021

Critical State, our weekly foreign policy fix, takes a deep dive into new research that looks at the challenges of public health communication in areas of civil conflict, with a focus on the Philippines.

Critical State

Federalism in violence: Part I

Inkstick Media

December 15, 2020

This week, Critical State, our global security newsletter, takes a deep dive into research on how national governments interact with their distributed networks to exercise a putative monopoly on violence.

Top of The World

Coronavirus case totals surge with colder temperatures; More foreign leaders call President-elect Biden; Typhoon Vamco strikes the Philippines

The World

November 12, 2020

The number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continues to soar in the US, Europe and elsewhere, with death tolls expected to rise quickly as well. And, the leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia had their first calls with US President-elect Joe Biden, reaffirming close relations. Also, the second typhoon in a week in a half has struck the Philippines.

Philippines

Philippine president reverses threat to void long-standing defense deal with the US

Vaccine mandates aren’t new. But do they work?

Human rights activists hope international court will help end Duterte's deadly war on drugs in the Philippines

Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas

Filipinos hesitant about getting COVID jab after dengue fever vaccine debacle

Vaccine hesitancy: A nationwide challenge in the Philippines

Latin American and Caribbean countries use volcanic landscapes to tap geothermal energy

COVID-19 and the limits of state power: Part I

Federalism in violence: Part I

Coronavirus case totals surge with colder temperatures; More foreign leaders call President-elect Biden; Typhoon Vamco strikes the Philippines

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