""The Sultan of Sulu"" is a two-act play written by George Ade and originally published in 1903. The play is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at American imperialism and the colonial policies of the United States in the Philippines at the turn of the 20th century. The plot revolves around the fictional Sultan of Sulu, a small island nation that is annexed by the United States. The Sultan and his advisors struggle to navigate the complex political...