As the Manila strongman comes to the end of his term, Filipinos, like Americans, still live in the shadow of authoritarianism.
Rodrigo Duterte
Posted inBooks, January/February/March 2019, Magazine
Return of the Strongmen
The rise of leaders like Rodrigo Duterte reveals that autocratic populism can thrive in a wide range of environments, posing a global threat to democratic government.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Is Trump Getting Worse, or Has He Always Been This Delusional?
He seems to have made up a fantasy about Obama and the Philippine president that has no basis in reality.
Posted inPolitical Animal
A Terrifying View From the President of the United States
Trump congratulated Philippine President Duterte for his murderous approach to the war on drugs.
