Asia Pacific Bulletin
The Asia Pacific Bulletin (APB) is produced by the East-West Center in Washington. APB summaries are always two pages or less, designed for the busy professional or policymaker to capture the essence of dialogue and debate on issues of concern in US-Asia relations. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the East-West Center. For more information on the series, including submission guidelines, visit http://www.eastwestcenter.org/apb.
New Publications
Duterte, Mindanao, and Political Culture
by Alan Tidwell
Asia Pacific Bulletin, No. 362 (Washington, DC: East-West Center, November 9, 2016)
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Alan Tidwell, Director of the Center for Australian, New Zealand, and Pacific Studies at Georgetown University explains that "Arguably the Philippines was in crisis even before the election of Duterte. His election can be seen, in part, as a reaction to that crisis, as much as it can be seen as contributing to it."
Reforming China's Arms Procurement System: An Effort to be Closely Watched
by Yoram Evron
Asia Pacific Bulletin, No. 361 (Washington, DC: East-West Center, November 2, 2016)
2pp.
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Yoram Evron, Visiting Fellow at the East-West Center in Washington, explains that "The PLA reforms are facing unavoidable challenges of organizational inertia and resistance by commanders and units that lose their power. In addition, President Xi still faces opposition within the party."
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