Wednesday, 10 October 2012

"Cautious optimism" for the southern Philippines

The "Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro" may be the breakthrough that is needed to terminate a long-running insurgency in the southern Philippines.

This would be good news not only for the Philippines but also for the region.

Hopes on previous occasions have been dashed, but Joseph Franco explains why this time could be different, while reminding us that this is just one step on a much longer path to lasting peace.

UPDATE 10 October and 22 October: See also Steven Rood's insightful commentaries for The Interpreter and for the Asia Foundation.

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