“We now have almost all the cards!” Red-Teaming Duterte

By Andrew Lim Red-teaming is the practice of evaluating a problem from your adversary’s perspective. You sit in his chair and ask, “if I were in his position, how would I think and act?” It is used by corporations, governments, intelligence agencies and the like to enhance decision making; it challenges preconceived notions. It aims … Continue reading →

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President Duterte: a matter of faith

By Joe America Faith is not truth. It is confidence and commitment. If ever there were a case study to prove the point, it would be the 75% satisfaction level for President Duterte. What are the components of faith? An emotional need for community, purpose and hope. Organized faiths promote a set of rules, often … Continue reading →

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“Dear God, please spare my land these indignities . . .”

By Joe America This article is a gift to Sir Tomas “Buddy” Gomez III, a man not of modest age, but still of great energy, wisdom and enterprise, just like other Filipinos who have served the Philippines with earnest work and hopes for a modern, well-respected nation. He visited with my family in Tacloban a few weeks ago. What a gracious, … Continue reading →

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A right proper foreign policy for the Philippines

By Joe America Kindly excuse the frustration and ‘attitude’ demonstrated herein. It’s not my fault. he he It seems pretty clear that the Duterte Administration does not believe in transparency but prefers the power that comes from keeping others confused and off balance. An FOI with 161 exceptions reflects the Administration’s approach to candor. The President’s spokespeople are … Continue reading →

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The Philippine Inferno

By Joe America This is personal opinion. The whole thing is alleged. Make up your own mind. Being reasonable is not easy. First of all, we get angry or sad. Emotions always drag us off the center line of reason. Second, we are all ignorant. There is a whole lot of knowledge we don’t have. … Continue reading →

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