Richard Heydarian is an Asia-based academic and columnist. He is author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery."
Western powers should quickly engage incoming president

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers a speech during a campaign rally in Lipa on April 20: Moving to isolate Marcos could push the Philippines back into the embrace of Beijing. © Reuters
Richard Heydarian is an Asia-based academic and columnist. He is author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery."