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Rodrigo Duterte
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How the US bankrolled Duterte's alleged crimes against humanity

The former Philippine president awaits trial for his brutal war on drugs. He waged it with our help

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Asia-Pacific

Confucius says: Get the definition of US-China ‘competition’ right

Here’s what’s missing in the debate about these two Great Powers in friction

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Asia-Pacific

China-India cool things down. What does it really mean?

The two powers have decided to disengage militarily from their shared border —a first step, some say

The tightening Pacific web: A move toward Asian NATO?
Asia-Pacific

The tightening Pacific web: A move toward Asian NATO?

Biden administration aims to reinforce hub-and-spoke model for U.S. supremacy in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan's new PM may have a bone to pick with the US
Asia-Pacific

Japan's new PM may have a bone to pick with the US

Shigeru Ishiba views the relationship as 'asymmetrical' — with Washington largely dictating Tokyo's foreign policy

Modi’s surprise setback will mean little to India’s foreign policy
Asia-Pacific

Modi’s surprise setback will mean little to India’s foreign policy

Ties with the US may however enter a period of some discord, especially if Biden is re-elected