Alexandra Chaves
Reporter
Alexandra Chaves is a multimedia journalist based in Dubai and Manila. She was a reporter for Gulf News, incorporating both photography and video into her stories. She’s also a producer for Kerning Cultures, a leading Middle East podcast.
Alexandra Chaves is a multimedia journalist based in Dubai and Manila. She was a reporter for Gulf News, incorporating both photography and video into her stories. She’s also a producer for Kerning Cultures, a leading Middle East podcast.
In fighting ISIS, the Philippines gets tangled in US-China tensions
Both the US and China sent aid to the Philippines to quell its Islamist insurgency. Both countries want to gain influence over the Philippine military. If China succeeds, it will hinder the US’ ability to project power in the Asia Pacific.