Mindanao – The Diplomat

Barangay Elections in the Bangsamoro: A Crucial Test for the Future of the BARMM

Cheng Xu and Jacques Bertrand — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:04:00 +0900

Upcoming local elections in the BARMM, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines, will have implications for the 2025 Bangsamoro parliamentary election and the region's future stability.

Manila’s Focus on External Defense Needs Peace in Mindanao

Georgi Engelbrecht — Mon, 08 May 2023 10:21:00 +0900

Despite its increasing focus on external threats, the Philippine government can't afford to take the Bangsamoro peace process for granted.

The Strategic Patience of Dawlah Islamiyah in Mindanao

Kenneth Yeo — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:37:00 +0900

The rise of a new leader suggests that Islamist militants continue to pose a clear and present security threat in the southern Philippines.

How Will the Taliban Affect Violent Extremism in Mindanao?

Kenneth Yeo — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:27:00 +0900

Violent extremists in the southern Philippines have generally remained aloof from global jihadist currents, but Manila should not be complacent.

Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao

Nick Aspinwall — Wed, 19 May 2021 10:41:00 +0900

A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.

Thousands of Families Are Being Displaced by Violent Clashes in Mindanao

Nick Aspinwall — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 21:21:00 +0900

A renewal of conflict between the Philippine military and an extremist group has shaken the Bangasmoro Autonomous Region.

Amid Crackdown, a Lumad School Opens in Manila

Michael Beltran — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:04:00 +0900

A school for evacuated indigenous youth recently opened inside a Manila university.

Joint Force Commander Visit Highlights Brunei-Philippines Military Relations

Prashanth Parameswaran — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 22:53:00 +0900

The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing military interactions between the two sides.

The Forgotten Key to Maritime Security in the Sulu-Celebes Seas

Jay Benson — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:52:00 +0900

Economic development in coastal communities will help stem the flow of illegal behavior.

What Does Duterte’s Signing of the Bangsamoro Law Mean?

Erin Cook — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:07:00 +0900

A closer look at a notable development.

Making Local Education Work in the Philippines

The Breakaway Media — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:08:00 +0900

The lumads see education as the key to development.

Is Marawi a Harbinger of Chaos to Come?

Mark Davis Madarang Pablo — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:40:00 +0900

To avert the next Marawi Manila needs to make moves toward a more comprehensive security framework.

Marawi: Behind the Headlines

Rory MacNeil — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:32:00 +0900

How did Marawi become the center of a crisis and what needs to be done next?

US Considers Direct Military Involvement in Fight Against Islamic State-Affiliated Militants in Mindanao

Ankit Panda — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:33:00 +0900

U.S. drone strikes against the Islamic State in the Philippines may not be decisive in terminating the conflict.

Will Duterte Abandon the Left in the Philippines?

Mong Palatino — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 22:39:00 +0900

Though there are signs of a fraying of ties, the future outlook remains murky.

Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming

Zachary Abuza — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:28:00 +0900

Another Marawi-like siege is likely to occur.

Martial Law Comes to Mindanao

Jeoffrey Maitem — Tue, 30 May 2017 21:23:00 +0900

Glimpses of the Philippines' offensive against militants in Marawi City.

Duterte Places Philippine Island of Mindanao Under Martial Law. What Next?

Ankit Panda — Wed, 24 May 2017 07:30:00 +0900

Duterte cut short his trip to Russia to return to Manila after declaring martial law over the southern island of Mindanao.

Terrorism in Asia: Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Beyond

Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:47:00 +0900

Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss terror in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, and Nepali politics.

Road to Nowhere? Peace Efforts in the Southern Philippines

Peter M. Sales — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:32:00 +0900

The derailing of the work of peace makers is raising the odds of renewed conflict in Mindanao.

Philippine Bangsamoro Peace Deal in Danger of Collapse

Mong Palatino — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:17:00 +0900

The MILF claims the government has reneged on a significant portion of their agreement.

Bangsamoro Peace Deal for Mindanao: Where’s the Peace?

Paula Defensor Knack — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:40:00 +0900

Hailed as a historic agreement, the latest deal with the MILF has some serious problems.

Manila to Talk with Kirams Amid Sabah’s Deadly Insurgency

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:47:10 +0900

Manila’s talks with the Sultan of Sulu bode poorly for Malaysia’s stability and add legitimacy to outdated claims.

Pushing for Peace in Mindanao

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:32:14 +0900

President Benigno Aquino has traveled to the southern Philippines in the hopes of hastening the peace process.

Climate Change Comes to the Philippines

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:06:00 +0900

With recent typhoons battering the area and Manila being named the second most vulnerable city to climate change, risk reduction is the key.