Alice Guo Sentencing: Implications for International Relations

The recent sentencing of Alice Guo, a former mayor in the Philippines, has drawn international attention, underscoring the complex challenges posed by international crime syndicates. Guo received a life sentence for her involvement in extensive human trafficking and scam operations. This case not only highlights major vulnerabilities in regional governance but also emphasizes the growing influence of transnational crime on international relations. As Singapore observes these proceedings, the implications for Southeast Asia’s political landscape are profound.