Zachary Abuza, writing for the Jebsen Center for CT Studies, 21 Feb 08:

The Philippine Peace Process: Too Soon to Claim a Settlement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front?
Peace talks between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the government of the Republic of the Philippines were stalled for more than eleven years until November 2007, when a breakthrough was reached. Yet, in the following month, the MILF walked out of the peace talks, and they now remain deadlocked. Back-channel talks continue, but the issues are complex, and spoilers on all side abound. What is at stake in the Philippine peace process, and what are the implications for international security and counter-terrorism?
Complete 8 page paper at the link.