Renato C. de Castro
Distinguished Professor
Educational Background
Doctor of Philosophy, International Studies
University of South Carolina
Master of Arts, Political Science
University of the Philippines
Master of Arts, Philippine Studies
University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History
University of the Philippines
Research Interest
- International security
- Maritime security
- Philippine foreign policy
Selected Publications
- De Castro, Renato. 鈥淓xploring the Philippines鈥� Evolving Grand Strategies in the Face of China鈥檚 Maritime Expansion in the South China Sea.鈥� Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs 43, 1 (2024): 25-48.
- De Castro, Renato. 鈥淧reventing the Philippines from Pivoting toward China.鈥� Asian Journal of Comparative Politics 8, 1 (2024): 381-399.
- De Castro, Renato. 鈥淭he Philippines in the Face of the Ukraine-Russia War: FromConfusion and Disorientation to Critical Neutrality.鈥� International Politics 61 (2024): 1002-1017.
- De Castro, Renato. 鈥淭he Marcos Administration鈥檚 Foreign Policy towards the Great Powers: Seeking the Elusive Balance in Dealing a Changing Indo-Pacific Region.鈥� East Asia Policy 15, 4 (2023): 95-115.
- De Castro, Renato. 鈥淧reventing the Philippines from Pivoting Toward China: The Role of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.鈥� Asian Journal of Comparative Politics.鈥� 8, 1 (2023): 381-399.