JAS (Journal of ASEAN Studies)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2018): Journal of ASEAN Studies

The Radical Politics of Nation-States: The Case of President Rodrigo Duterte

Christopher Ryan Baquero Maboloc (Ateneo de Davao University)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Aug 2018

Abstract

The advent of terrorism in the midst of political conflict requires an understanding of local context and history. Anti-establishment leaders like President Rodrigo Duterte expose the limits of liberalism. By applying the critical distinction between “politics” and the “political,” we can imagine an alternative framework in our desire to unravel the narrative of Duterte’s communitarian style. Disruption is not simply meant to put into question the status quo. The goal of progressive leadership is to transform society in ways that will improve the difficult lives of the people. While the president’s critics say that he is authoritarian, it will be argued that radical means are needed to overcome the failures of Philippine democracy. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jas

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

The Journal of ASEAN Studies (JAS) is a peer-reviewed bi-annual journal that enriches understanding of the past, current, and future issues relevant to ASEAN and its circle of issues. The article shall address any research on theoretical and empirical questions about ASEAN. The Topics addressed ...