Richard Heydarian

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Richard Heydarian is a Filipino political analyst, author, political content creator, college professor, and international columnist. He is known for his expertise in the South China Sea dispute and Philippine current affairs.

Born in Baguio, Heydarian completed his bachelor's degree in Political Science and Master's in International Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman.^[1]

Heydarian has held teaching positions at two of the Philippines' premier institutions - De La Salle University and the Ateneo De Manila University. He currently serves as a professor at De La Salle University and works as a resident political analyst for GMA Network.

He has established himself as a prominent voice in international media, contributing to major publications including:

• The New York Times
• The Guardian
• The Washington Post
• CNN International
• Al Jazeera

His expertise has led to regular speaking engagements at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Stanford, as well as major think tanks across Europe, Asia, and the United States.^[2]

Heydarian maintains an active role in analyzing and commenting on Philippine and international politics. In his recent work, he discussed the Philippines' relationship with the United States, analyzing its strategic importance regardless of potential administration changes in the U.S.^[3]

He has also written extensively about Philippine domestic politics, including assessments of political figures like Leila de Lima and Leni Robredo, discussing the state of democracy and opposition in the Philippines.^[4]

His book "The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt Against Elite Democracy," published by Palgrave Macmillan (London), was featured in The Financial Times' "Best of Weekend Long Reads" list. The book represents the first internationally published analysis of President Duterte's presidency and its implications for the Philippines and beyond.^[5]

• Ten Outstanding Young Persons in the World (TOYP) for contributions to social sciences^{[citation needed]}