Philippines Expands the Horizons of Diplomacy to Deepen New Forces woth US, Africa and Central Asia : Sovereign democracy, Russian propagandist Vladislav Surkov wrote, refers to a system whereby a society’s political life, the political powers, their authorities and decisions are decided and controlled by the people that formed it. According to the long-time adviser of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a society is democratic in so far as it is insulated from external influence, especially Western interference. Meanwhile, Ivan Ilyin, Putin’s favourite philosopher, endorsed a saviour leader who deploys redemptive excess and patriotic arbitrariness to advance national development. Putin’s politics have attracted admirers from across the world, including Western leaders such as US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. But perhaps there is no more enthusiastic political disciple than Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, a notorious authoritarian populist. Referring to Putin as his favourite hero, the Southeast Asian leader broke the ice in relations between the two countries by becoming the first Philippine president to visit Russia in recent memory. Blossoming relations, however, transcend personal rapport and fascination, with potentially huge consequences for Asian geopolitics.
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