Episode 20 - The Philippines (Duterte and the South China Sea)

<p>The South China sea is the new battleground between Beijing and Washington with the winner controlling the trades routes; and therefore the future of Asia.<br> <br> Caught in the middle is The Philippines, now torn between their military partners in Washington and their economic partners in Beijing, with the decision-maker being a wildly popular president accused of numerous human rights abuses. Manila is the linchpin for both sides, and we ask our guests in which direction the nation is heading.<br> <br> This weeks guests are<br> <br> Aaron Jed Rabena (Asia Pacific Policy Forum)<br> Sheena Greitens (Brookings Institute)<br> Derek Grossman (RAND Corperation)<br> Oriana Skylar Mastro (Stanford University)<br> <br> For more information visit <a href="http://www.theredlinepodcast.com/">www.theredlinepodcast.com</a><br> Or follow the show on @TheRedLinePod<br> Or follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus</p>