In a remarkable departure from his often-rambunctious rhetoric, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hosted this week's summit of Asian and global leaders in a surprisingly statesmanlike fashion.
Even the showpiece of the gathering -- a convivial hobnob and constructive discussion between with U.S. President Donald Trump -- passed off without the two tough-talking leaders resorting to any of their familiar unpredictable behavior or belligerent rhetoric.