Special Report: The Challenges Facing the Philippines’ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region at One Year

Just over a year ago, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was formally established as part of a peace agreement to end nearly five decades of conflict between the Philippine government and Moro secessionists. This report discusses the many notable achievements of the BARMM government during its first year while cautioning that these accomplishments are not irreversible, and that the BARMM will need international support—including from the United States—to confront future challenges.

Click here to read the report. Zachary Abuza and Luke Lischin write for the United States Institute of Peace.