The Philippines in 2005: Old dynamics, new conjuncture

Article Abstract:

The year 2005 witnessed much argument and effort, to enact tax reforms, impeach the president, combat terrorism, amend the Constitution, and end long-standing armed insurgencies, and little real change. The outcome of these specific initiatives is likely to remain largely unresolved in 2006, as is the broader issue of the stability and substance of democracy in the Philippines, a question that predominate throughout 2005.

Economic aspects, Economic conditions, Tax reform, Constitutional amendments

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Constitutional debates in the Philippines: from presidentialism to parliamentarianism?

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The removal from office of Philippine president Joseph Estrada in Jan 2001 began a move to replace presidential-based government with a parliament as the central power. However, this will not solve the problems implicit in the 1987 constitution, which include political instability, weak political parties, patronage, executive-legislative gridlock, and populism.

Public Finance Activities, Organization-Legislative, Constitutions, Legislative bodies

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Japan-Taiwan relations: unofficial in name only

Article Abstract:

The unofficial revival of relations between Japan and Taiwan and the factors that have led to this relationship are discussed.

Taiwan, China, Japan, Chinese foreign relations, Japanese foreign relations, Popular culture, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations, Colonialism

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