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. “Exploring the Philippines’ Evolving Grand Strategies in the Face of China’s Maritime Expansion in the South China Sea.” Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs 43, 1 (2024): 25-48.
- De Castro, Renato. “Preventing the Philippines from Pivoting toward China.” Asian Journal of Comparative Politics 8, 1 (2024): 381-399.
- De Castro, Renato. “The Philippines in the Face of the Ukraine-Russia War: FromConfusion and Disorientation to Critical Neutrality.” International Politics 61 (2024): 1002-1017.
- De Castro, Renato. “The Marcos Administration’s Foreign Policy towards the Great Powers: Seeking the Elusive Balance in Dealing a Changing Indo-Pacific Region.” East Asia Policy 15, 4 (2023): 95-115.
- De Castro, Renato. “Preventing the Philippines from Pivoting Toward China: The Role of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.” Asian Journal of Comparative Politics.” 8, 1 (2023): 381-399.