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ASEAN Beat

‘One Vision, One Identity, One Community.’ That’s the ASEAN motto. But what’s the reality? Our bloggers based around this diverse and strategically key region give you an insider’s perspective on politics, security and society in South-east Asia.

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Myanmar Army Has Committed Possible Crimes Against Humanity Since Coup, UN Says

Myanmar Army Has Committed Possible Crimes Against Humanity Since Coup, UN Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights called for "meaningful action by the international community" to resolve the country's post-coup crisis.
Myanmar OKs Use of Thai Currency in Border Trade

Myanmar OKs Use of Thai Currency in Border Trade

By Elaine Kurtenbach
Seeking to limit Myanmar’s reliance on the U.S. dollar in trade, the military-led administration has agreed to accept Thai baht and plans a similar arrangement to accept Indian rupees.

Philippine Foreign Policy After Duterte

Philippine Foreign Policy After Duterte

By Richard Javad Heydarian
Notwithstanding the radically divergent positions of different candidates, structural elements will shape and constrain the strategic options of the next Filipino president.

UK Urges Myanmar’s Former Ambassador to Abandon Official Residence

UK Urges Myanmar’s Former Ambassador to Abandon Official Residence

By Sebastian Strangio
Correspondence obtained by the Reuters news agency reveals junta pressure to evict the pro-democracy envoy Kyaw Zwar Minn from the ambassador's residence.

Malaysia’s Grand Old Party Scores Decisive Victory in Pivotal State Election

Malaysia’s Grand Old Party Scores Decisive Victory in Pivotal State Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The strong showing for the Barisan Nasional coalition is expected to intensify calls for an early general election.
Cashless and Flightless, Russian Tourists Stuck in Thailand

Cashless and Flightless, Russian Tourists Stuck in Thailand

By Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul
About 6,500 Russian tourists are stranded in southern Thailand, along with 1,000 Ukrainians.

Cambodia Told to Shut Down ‘Slave Compounds’ After Warnings From Asian Embassies

Cambodia Told to Shut Down ‘Slave Compounds’ After Warnings From Asian Embassies

By Luke Hunt
The country's interior minister says he will end the crime wave in Sihanoukville by mid-year.
Malaysian Youth Vote in the Spotlight as Johor State Prepares for Election

Malaysian Youth Vote in the Spotlight as Johor State Prepares for Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The election is the first to be held in Malaysia since a constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

Does Timor-Leste’s Upcoming Election Herald a More Inclusive and Progressive Democracy?

Does Timor-Leste’s Upcoming Election Herald a More Inclusive and Progressive Democracy?

By Li-Li Chen
Next week's election will feature more female candidates than ever, but their impact on the country's patriarchal cultural norms remains to be seen.

Philippines Pledges to Back US if Ukraine Conflict Spreads to Asia

Philippines Pledges to Back US if Ukraine Conflict Spreads to Asia

By Sebastian Strangio
President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly pledged to grant the U.S. access to the former American Subic Bay naval station and Clark Air Base.

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine Through a Burmese Lens

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine Through a Burmese Lens

By Naw Theresa
Watching the war unfold in Ukraine, many members of the anti-coup resistance see clear parallels to their own struggle.
Political Party Registrations Close Ahead of Cambodian Commune Election

Political Party Registrations Close Ahead of Cambodian Commune Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Seventeen parties have registered to compete for 11,622 commune council positions – but only one of them stands any chance.

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