2025 July 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines Text and Photos by Galileo de Guzman Castillo Against the backdrop of the recently concluded Philippine Midterm Elections in May (in which most of the administration-backed candidates lost), the recent Supreme Court ruling that declared the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, […]| Focus on the Global South
By Walden Bello* The recent unilateral strikes by the US on Iran’s nuclear development sites underline the fact that multilateralism is dead, and has been so for some time. It is not only when it comes to the question of the deployment of military power that multilateralism is shown to be dead or dying. […]| Focus on the Global South
by FemSamyan On 19th April 2025 at The Commune Chiang Mai, the event “Peace in a Feminist Way” brought together activists, scholars, and community members to reimagine peace-building and communication through an inclusive, intersectional feminist lens. Moving beyond the traditional framing of women and LGBTQ+ individuals as passive victims in armed conflicts, the event explored how peace efforts can actively center marginalized voices, challenge patriarchal narratives, and build solida...| Focus on the Global South