The Lessons of Terrorism in Mindanao
By Dan Steinbock
The Ramawi terror did not come out of the blue. It is a result of decades of economic polarisation, political exclusion, neglect...
The Philippine Peso Squeeze
By Dan Steinbock
In the first quarter, the Philippine peso depreciated against the US dollar. Internationally, this was attributed to President Duterte’s policies. In...
The Uhuru blueprint: What if PH had stayed in ICC?
By Dan Steinbock
Recently, the Philippines withdrew from the ICC opting for the path of US and Russia, China and India. To focus on a...
China’s Devastating Floods: From Adaptation to Mitigation
By Dan Steinbock
After weeks of torrential rain across central and southern China, the mainland has suffered from a series of devastating floods. As...
Le Pen-ization of France Europe’s Changing Landscape
By Dan Steinbock
In France, President Hollande’s utter failure to foster broad consensus for structural reforms has paved the way...
US 2016 Election Is a Global Risk
By Dan Steinbock
As America is struggling amid a historical protest election, the political risk could undermine US economic rebound and the lingering global economic...
Making Renminbi a World Currency would not be Bad for Euro
By Dan Steinbock
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will decide this month whether to make the Chinese Renminbi the fifth international reserve currency. For the...
Development Should Guide US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty Review
By Dan Steinbock
In times of great uncertainty, strategic ambiguity offers little clarity. The review of the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty should be...
How Can Brazil Restore its Growth Trajectory?
By Dan Steinbock
Only a few years ago, Brazil exemplified the BRIC dream of rapid growth. Now it is coping with its longest recession,...
How To Fight Corruption in the Philippines
Interview with Dr. Dan Steinbock
Despite opposition, President Duterte's Anti-Corruption Commission is vital in light of Philippine history and international experience. To be effective, the...