Political Expectations and Democracy in the Philippines and Vietnam

Kerkvliet, Benedict J.Tria

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Political Expectations and Democracy in the Philippines and Vietnam

Date

2005-12-01

Authors

Kerkvliet, Benedict J.Tria

Abstract

Superficially, democracy in the Philippines is in better shape than in Vietnam. Yet in terms of being responsive to "the masses," Vietnam's government appears to do a better job than does the Philippines' national government. After exploring this paradox, this article points to issues regarding democracy that need considerably more research.