Richard Heydarian is an incoming lecturer with the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines and the author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery."
After policy swings, new Philippine president is building on legacy of his father

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation address on July 25: The new president has staked out a tougher position toward Beijing © Reuters
Richard Heydarian is an incoming lecturer with the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines and the author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery."