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Richard Heydarian

Richard Heydarian is an Asia-based academic, columnist and author of "The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt Against Elite Democracy" and the forthcoming "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery."

Marcos' unexpected whirlwind U.S. courtship will soon be tested

An unhappy China will likely demand price for big infrastructure investments

After reopening doors in ASEAN, Biden must put something on table

Washington can only compete with China by presenting concrete initiatives

Marcos policy reboot boosts his family but upsets the Dutertes

Philippine president wins goodwill with statesmanship in place of capriciousness

Southeast Asia will not be Russia's lifeline

Western sanctions dampen regional enthusiasm for closer Moscow ties

Australia must seize chance to reset relations with ASEAN states

Country can leave behind image as 'America's deputy sheriff' with better outreach

Marcos is finding a new balance between U.S. and China

After policy swings, new Philippine president is building on legacy of his father

Marcos off to strong start with bold economic gambit

Recovery and national development at the heart of new president's agenda

Philippines' Marcos must not squander his family's second chance

Fully embracing good governance would be an important first step

Emphatic Marcos victory no cause for panic

Western powers should quickly engage incoming president

Philippine opposition must unite to prevent the return of the Marcoses

May 9 vote the most consequential election in modern Philippine history

China remains the primary threat to U.S. hegemony

Western alliance should expand strategic support to Taiwan

Indian missile deal with the Philippines is a game changer

South Asian nation transforming itself into a global supplier of affordable weaponry

Hun Sen readies ASEAN to do more of China's bidding

Cowboy diplomacy will further weaken the 10-member bloc's key principles

With Duterte's support, Isko Moreno can beat Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Centrist Manila mayor a potential unifier in a highly polarized environment

Son of ex-dictator Marcos now has Philippine presidency within reach

Duterte legacy on the line as daughter Sara settles for vice presidential run

The tide is turning against Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter Sara

Nobel Peace Prize for Maria Ressa has further strengthened opposition resolve

Biden's infrastructure agenda pushes Xi in the right direction

U.S.-led initiatives in Asia will help Beijing revamp its global economic strategy

Manny Pacquiao's weekend fight sets up 2022 Thrilla in Manila

Boxer-turned-senator is shaping up for a shot at the presidency

Palace intrigue as the House of Marcos eyes the House of Duterte

From ancient grudge to new liaisons in fair Manila

Whither Malaysia's forgotten revolution?

Infighting and intrigue helped Pakatan Harapan engineer its own downfall