Duterte's Legacy: Will His Brand Of Strongman Politics Live On In The Philippines? | Insight

He’s loved by the masses but is scorned by people abroad. Philippine’s President Rodrigo Duterte is the most unorthodox and most controversial president the Philippines has ever seen. His ruthless war on drugs has led to the deaths of thousands of Filipinos. He’s also been accused of ignoring democratic conventions and ruled the country with an iron fist. In other words, strongman politics has become an established playbook of his presidency.

Despite his brutal war on drugs and long running flirtations with authoritarianism, his popularity at home remains undiminished. Will his brand of illiberal democracy and authoritarianism survive after he steps down from office?

For greater INSIGHT into issues affecting Asia:
   • Insight  

===============
ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world.
==========================
#CNAInsider #CNAInsiderInvestigates #Philippines #Duterte #PhilippinesElection


For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER
https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub

Follow CNA INSIDER on:
Instagram:   / cnainsider  
Facebook:   / cnainsider  
Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider