STST2002: The Philippines by jamon

Map of the Regions and Provinces of the Philippines

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-30 10:25:59 UTC

A political and population map of the Philippines depicting the regions, provinces and major cities. Note: the southern island of Mindanao, the main focus of internal conflict between the government and the MILF and MNLF insurgency groups

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-30 10:38:20 UTC

Contextual Information on the Philippines

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-30 10:40:03 UTC

CIA Factbook - The Philippines

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-30 10:47:49 UTC

A general overview of the Philippines in terms of history, demography, geography and politics.

Philippine History

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-30 10:53:31 UTC

A general overview of the Philippines modern and pre-modern histories

BBC News - Timeline of the Philippines

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-30 10:57:03 UTC

The major events in the Philippines history from 1542 to 2015

Insurgency in the Mindanao Region

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-30 11:03:54 UTC

The Philippine government has fought against numerous insurgent groups in the southern, Mindanao region such as the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

The following documents are intended to give greater contextual and analytical information on the threat that the Mindanao region has created for the stability of the Philippines

"Contesting Land and Identity in the Periphery: The Moro Indigenous People of Southern Philippines" by Myrthena L. Fianza

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-30 11:25:21 UTC

This piece focuses on the Moro people and their history and claim in the Mindanao region.

"The Moros in the Philippines" by Edward M. Kuder

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 02:07:01 UTC

This piece is dated but brief, and gives greater insight into the history of the Moro people.

"Ethnic identity and popular sovereignty: Notes on the Moro struggle in the Philippines" by E. San Juan, Jr

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 02:25:25 UTC

This piece analyses the recent history of the Moro struggle, from the effects of colonialism on the indigenous population to the ways in which neoliberal ideology as only fomented the southern conflicts in the Philippines.

"The Mindanao Conflict in the Philippines: Roots, Costs, and Potential Peace Dividend" by Salvatore Schiavo-Campo and Mary Judd

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 02:35:33 UTC

An overall take on the conflict between the Philippine government and the Moro insurgency movements. Gives a brief insight into the costs of the conflict from an economical, social and governance perspective.

The development of Abu Sayyaf

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 02:40:15 UTC

Abu Sayyaf as had a short, yet tumultuous, history in the Philippines. Starting as a group that was more closely associated with criminal activities, the ASG has grown to be considered one of the most dangerous terrorist groups in the world. The ASG has been recognised by the United Nations, United States and the Philippines as a terrorist organisation. Members of the group have also recently demonstrated publicly their sympathy for ISIS.

The following documents are intended to broaden people's understandings on the history and role of the ASG in the Philippines.

"Senior Abu Sayyaf leader swears oath to ISIS" - by Maria A. Ressa

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 02:43:36 UTC

A short news article on the recent commitment by Abu Sayyaf to expand its recruiting strategies online and towards the Philippines and Indonesia

"The Abu Sayyaf Group: From Mere Banditry to Genuine Terrorism" by Rommel C. Ban

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 02:54:02 UTC

An overview of the Abu Sayyaf group and their development in the Philippines. Includes their recent history and the growth from a criminal group to a classified terrorist group responsible for the one of the worst terrorist attacks in the Philippines history.

"A Brief History of Abu Sayyaf" by Christopher Shay, Time Magazine

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 04:11:59 UTC

An American perspective on the Philippine terrorist organisation

"Abu Sayyaf: The Father of the Swordsman" - by Garret Atkinson

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 04:17:49 UTC

A review of the the rise of the Islamic insurgency in the southern Philippines

"Terrorism in Southeast Asia" by Bruce Vaughn et al

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 04:23:00 UTC

An assessment on the state of terrorism in southeast Asia with a section dedicated to the Philippines. Focus lies on MILF, however sections are also dedicated to the CCP and the ASG

"Balik-Terrorism: The Return of the Abu Sayyaf" by Zachary Abuza

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 04:26:16 UTC

A detailed overview of the entire threat Abu Sayyaf poses to the Philippines and its internal security. Draws connections between the ASG and MILF. Provides policy recommendations as well the implications for Philippines security.

A list of acronyms relevant to the Philippines

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 04:29:53 UTC

MILF - Moro Islamic Liberation Front
MNLF - Moro National Liberation Front
ASG - Abu Sayyaf Group
NPA - New People's Army
CPP - Communist Party of the Philippines
NDF - National Democratic Front
VFA - Visiting Forces Agreement
AFP - Armed Forces of the Philippines

Flags in background

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 04:49:59 UTC

From top left, running clockwise...

MILF Flag
MNLF Flag
National Flag of the Philippines
Flag of Jihad (now associated with the ASG)

"Assessing the Abu Sayyaf Group's Strategic and Learning Capacities" by Luke M. Gerdes et al

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 04:59:55 UTC

An assessment on the capacity of the ASG to grow and develop into a greater terrorist threat

"The Southern Philippines in 2013: One Step Forward, One Step Back" by Bryony Lau

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 05:12:03 UTC

After a peace deal in 2012 between the Philippines government and MILF, have conditions improved? This is the premise of this article.

"The Philippines: Internal and External Security Challenges" by Zachary Abuza

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 05:22:03 UTC

A general overview of the Philippines security issues, including an entire section on the internal security threats.

"The Philippine economy is powering into 2015" by Gilbert M. Llanto, East Asia Forum

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 05:25:58 UTC

A brief article on the state of the economy today.

"The Philippines under Ferdinand Marcos"

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 05:31:37 UTC

A history of the Philippines under the authoritarian regime of Marcos.

"A Conflicted Land: Rebellions, Wars and Insurgencies in the Philippines"

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 05:41:38 UTC

Overview of the recent conflict-heavy history of the Philippines

The Communist Threat to the Philippines

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 05:44:08 UTC

"The Communist Insurgency in the Philippines: Tactics and Talks" compiled by The International Crisis Group

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 06:54:26 UTC

An overview report of the Communist Party's history and impact on the Philippines

The democratic condition in the Philippines: weak or strong?

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 07:34:04 UTC

"The Philippine Response to Terrorism" by Alexander P. Aguirre

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 11:45:54 UTC

This document slightly differs from others in that it takes a much more supportive approach to the methods employed by the Philippine government to combat the threat of terrorism in the Philippines.

"It's All the Rage: Popular Uprisings and Philippine Democracy" by Dante B. Gatmaytan

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 12:11:36 UTC

A piece that discusses the concept of 'people power' that ousted the authoritarian leader, Ferdinand Marcos, but which has now led to new forms of threat to the state.

"The Philippines: how much real democracy?" by Björn Dressel

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 12:17:20 UTC

An article that questions the stability of democracy in the Philippines and brings into question the threat that the government actually poses to the solidification of democracy.

"Secure in Insecurity: The case of threat perception/acceptance in the Philippines" by Amador IV Peleo

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 12:23:18 UTC

The discussion in this article focuses on whether the Philippine government is looking to secure long-term stabilisation or whether its security policies are more immediate in nature.

Displaced Persons: a threat to internal security

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 12:32:25 UTC

Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre - The Philippines

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 12:42:34 UTC

A website that provides information and articles on the situation for displaced persons in the Philippines

"Philippines Must Protect Internally Displaced Persons, Warns UN Expert" by Mong Palatino, The Diplomat

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 12:48:07 UTC

Discusses the conditions of displaced persons in the Philippines, providing some more context to a discussion on why displaced person (through their injust treatment and large numbers) may pose an internal security threat.

"Philippines: Aquino vetoes rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act of 2013"

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 12:57:13 UTC

"Around the World: the Communist War against the Philippines and why it rages on" by Joshua Lipana

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 13:03:21 UTC

Discusses the continued threat posed by the CPP and NPA in the Philippines.

"Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 13:16:46 UTC

An overview of the New People's Army in the Philippines, including their attacks and relationships with other groups.

"The Never Ending War in the Wounded Land: The New People's Army on Samar" by William Holden

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 13:21:09 UTC

"The Communist Threat to Reviving Democracy in the Philippines" by Richard D. Fischer

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 13:26:46 UTC

Padlet Rationale

jamonshay13 — 2015-08-31 14:30:35 UTC