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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."

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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

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

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Infighting and intrigue helped Pakatan Harapan engineer its own downfall

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Myanmar coup reveals urgent need for ASEAN overhaul

Bloc of 10 nations hamstrung by self-defeating search for unanimity

How Jokowi bested China, while Duterte ended up a lackey

Indonesia and Philippines use very different strategies in dealing with Beijing

What Taiwan and Vietnam taught the world about governance in 2020

Quality governance the most important factor when it comes to running a country

Duterte's COVID blunders will set the Philippines back generations

Failure to secure reliable vaccine supply an unprecedented act of incompetence

The day Facebook betrayed me

Social media giant should help democracies thrive

Watch Duterte tighten the screws when Biden takes over

New US president will have to move quickly to stabilize relations with Manila

Suga gives Southeast Asia credible options besides China

Japan support crucial for a region struggling to counterbalance Beijing

'Game of Thrones' style infighting threatens Philippines COVID revival

President Duterte has squandered unprecedented political advantages

Philippines versus Facebook brawl exposes China's sharp power

President Duterte has openly accused the social media giant of censorship

Will the Philippines risk war with Malaysia over Sabah?

Manila's bombast more likely an attempt to deflect claims that it's weak on China

Duterte's Putin bromance highlights Asia's strongman infatuation

Vaccine diplomacy a sign of Moscow's strategic penetration in Asia