Federalism, political dynasties and private armies

I was aboard the cruise ship Legend of the Seas on a much-needed vacation when I heard about the incident at Ampatuan. I was in my state room watching the news on CNN when the … [Read more...]

A feast in Phuket

When people ask what I think of Phuket, I tell them the food is simply fantastic. It's an answer that weirds out many because I know that the question is just another way of … [Read more...]