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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.
Don’t Forget France in Laos
By Tae-jun Kang
The former colonial power continues to retain influence in the Southeast Asian state.
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Sanctions Implicate Hun Sen’s Bodyguard Chief in Grenade Attack
June 15, 2018
Sanctions Implicate Hun Sen’s Bodyguard Chief in Grenade Attack
Sanctions announced this week reference a 1997 grenade attack but illustrate souring modern relations between the US and Cambodia.
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Sanctions Implicate Hun Sen’s Bodyguard Chief in Grenade Attack
ASEAN and the New South China Sea Reality
June 15, 2018
ASEAN and the New South China Sea Reality
The bloc maintains a balancing act as Beijing asserts control over disputed islands.
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ASEAN and the New South China Sea Reality
Who Will Be Timor-Leste’s New Prime Minister?
June 15, 2018
Who Will Be Timor-Leste’s New Prime Minister?
Taur Matan Ruak, rather than Xanana Gusmao, is expected to be appointed the country’s new premier.
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Who Will Be Timor-Leste’s New Prime Minister?
Indonesia's Unwelcome Eid Tradition: Counterfeit Money
June 14, 2018
Indonesia's Unwelcome Eid Tradition: Counterfeit Money
A surge in spending -- especially large this year -- means an increase in the circulation of fake money.
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Indonesia's Unwelcome Eid Tradition: Counterfeit Money
Marking the Trump-Kim Summit at a North Korean Restaurant in Cambodia
June 14, 2018
Marking the Trump-Kim Summit at a North Korean Restaurant in Cambodia
On a historic night, the Pyongyang Restaurant was packed and in a celebratory mood.
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Marking the Trump-Kim Summit at a North Korean Restaurant in Cambodia
What Does Thailand’s 2019 Defense Budget Mean?
June 14, 2018
What Does Thailand’s 2019 Defense Budget Mean?
The government’s announced figure constitutes a modest increase but masks ongoing challenges and issues.
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What Does Thailand’s 2019 Defense Budget Mean?
Indonesia’s Chance to Advocate Maritime Security Issues on the Security Council
June 13, 2018
Indonesia’s Chance to Advocate Maritime Security Issues on the Security Council
Indonesia has won a seat at the UN’s top body. Time to make good use of this chance to advance maritime security.
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Indonesia’s Chance to Advocate Maritime Security Issues on the Security Council
Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte?
June 13, 2018
Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte?
Though the idea continues to be under consideration, the gap between aspiration and reality remains wide.
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Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte?
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight With Land Exercise
June 12, 2018
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight With Land Exercise
Drills spotlight the FPDA and ongoing efforts to bolster it to respond to ongoing security challenges.
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Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight With Land Exercise
In Vietnam, Protests Highlight Anti-Chinese Sentiment
June 12, 2018
In Vietnam, Protests Highlight Anti-Chinese Sentiment
"No leasing land to China even for one day," read a banner hoisted during the recent protests.
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In Vietnam, Protests Highlight Anti-Chinese Sentiment
What the US and North Korea Can Learn From Singapore
June 12, 2018
What the US and North Korea Can Learn From Singapore
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un could both learn a few things from this “little red dot” in Southeast Asia.
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What the US and North Korea Can Learn From Singapore
What’s Next for the Alleged Australia Spy in a Cambodia Prison?
June 08, 2018
What’s Next for the Alleged Australia Spy in a Cambodia Prison?
James Ricketson, who has endured more than a year behind bars, is expected to know his fate soon.
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What’s Next for the Alleged Australia Spy in a Cambodia Prison?
Where Are ASEAN’s Defense Initiatives Under Singapore’s Chairmanship?
June 08, 2018
Where Are ASEAN’s Defense Initiatives Under Singapore’s Chairmanship?
The recent iteration of the Shangri-La Dialogue provided an update of key security items the city-state is advancing.
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Where Are ASEAN’s Defense Initiatives Under Singapore’s Chairmanship?
Could Cambodia’s Minor Parties Play a Major Role in its 2018 Election?
June 08, 2018
Could Cambodia’s Minor Parties Play a Major Role in its 2018 Election?
The potential importance of smaller parties in upcoming polls should not be overlooked.
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Could Cambodia’s Minor Parties Play a Major Role in its 2018 Election?
What’s in the New Vietnam-South Korea Defense Pact?
June 07, 2018
What’s in the New Vietnam-South Korea Defense Pact?
A recent agreement was just the latest move by both sides to strengthen their security ties.
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What’s in the New Vietnam-South Korea Defense Pact?
A New Digital Iron Curtain in Cambodia?
June 06, 2018
A New Digital Iron Curtain in Cambodia?
An ongoing media crackdown looks set to intensify even further.
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A New Digital Iron Curtain in Cambodia?
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