The Philippines in 2002: playing politics, facing deficits, and embracing Uncle Sam

Article Abstract:

Three issues namely, the eligibility of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to contest the 2004 elections, the crippling revenue shortfall of the government and American determination to use the country as a venue for strategic posturing in Southeast Asia shaped Philippine affairs in 2002. At the end of the year Gloria, stunned the country's citizens by announcing that she would not contest the 2004 Philippine presidential election.

Philippines, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Economic conditions, United States foreign relations, Philippine foreign relations, Arroyo, Gloria Macapagal-

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South Korea in 2002: multiple political dramas

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The political actors Lee Hoi-chang, Roh Moo-hyun and Chung Mong-jun in order to position themselves for the presidential elections of December 19,2002 maneuvered and counter-maneuvered in South Korea by developing political strategy and exploiting national issues. Roh, finally won the presidential elections.

Presidential elections, Lee Hoi Chang, Chung Mong Jun

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South Korea in 2003: a question of leadership?

Article Abstract:

The South Koreans focus the political problems of the newly elected President Roh Moo Hyun in 2003. The financial scandal undermined the moral foundation of the Roh's administration, leading to shake his political future position as elections for 2004 were approaching.

Ethics, Political aspects, Presidents (Government), Ethical aspects

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