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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.
Indonesia’s 2019 Election Heats Up With Vice Presidential Picks
By Erin Cook
The choices provided an extraordinarily dramatic start to what will be a closely watched race.
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Indonesia's Presidential Elections Could Set Jakarta Back
August 14, 2018
Indonesia's Presidential Elections Could Set Jakarta Back
Once again, Jakarta will lose a top leader to a campaign for national office.
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Indonesia's Presidential Elections Could Set Jakarta Back
What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Maritime Ties Under Duterte?
August 14, 2018
What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Maritime Ties Under Duterte?
A closer look at some aspects of collaboration that are in the works by both sides.
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What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Maritime Ties Under Duterte?
A New Vietnam-Thailand Navy Pact?
August 13, 2018
A New Vietnam-Thailand Navy Pact?
A new hydrographic agreement factored into recent discussions by both sides.
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A New Vietnam-Thailand Navy Pact?
What’s Next for Vietnam-Philippines Defense Ties?
August 11, 2018
What’s Next for Vietnam-Philippines Defense Ties?
Hanoi and Manila continue to look for opportunities in the security realm in spite of the challenges for this aspect of their relationship.
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What’s Next for Vietnam-Philippines Defense Ties?
What’s in the Malaysia-Saudi Arabia Counterterrorism Center Shutdown?
August 10, 2018
What’s in the Malaysia-Saudi Arabia Counterterrorism Center Shutdown?
A closer look at a recent development and what it means for Malaysia’s foreign and defense policy.
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What’s in the Malaysia-Saudi Arabia Counterterrorism Center Shutdown?
Cambodia's Elections Highlight Growing Marginalization
August 09, 2018
Cambodia's Elections Highlight Growing Marginalization
Neopatrimonialism remains the predominant influence on Cambodia’s political trajectory.
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Cambodia's Elections Highlight Growing Marginalization
What’s Next for Vietnam-Thailand Security Cooperation?
August 09, 2018
What’s Next for Vietnam-Thailand Security Cooperation?
Thailand’s minister of public security visited Vietnam, highlighting defense ties.
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What’s Next for Vietnam-Thailand Security Cooperation?
Brunei-Russia Defense Relations in Focus with Navy Chief Visit
August 07, 2018
Brunei-Russia Defense Relations in Focus with Navy Chief Visit
A closer look at the state of bilateral defense ties in the context of a recent engagement.
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Brunei-Russia Defense Relations in Focus with Navy Chief Visit
What’s Next for the Philippines’ Submarine Acquisition?
August 05, 2018
What’s Next for the Philippines’ Submarine Acquisition?
A closer look at where Manila is amid multiple rounds of headlines in the past few months.
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What’s Next for the Philippines’ Submarine Acquisition?
Cambodia’s Election: Mind the Numbers
August 05, 2018
Cambodia’s Election: Mind the Numbers
A closer look at some of the early figures coming out of the poll results and their significance.
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Cambodia’s Election: Mind the Numbers
A Requiem for Cambodian Elections
August 04, 2018
A Requiem for Cambodian Elections
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen scored a resounding electoral victory, who is really to blame for such an outlandish result?
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A Requiem for Cambodian Elections
What’s Next for Vietnam-India Defense Relations?
August 03, 2018
What’s Next for Vietnam-India Defense Relations?
A recent engagement was just the latest engagement held by the two sides in this realm.
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What’s Next for Vietnam-India Defense Relations?
China-Malaysia Warship Deal in Focus with Construction Kickoff
August 02, 2018
China-Malaysia Warship Deal in Focus with Construction Kickoff
A look at the progress of an old deal under new political realities.
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China-Malaysia Warship Deal in Focus with Construction Kickoff
Is the Congress Coup in the Philippines a Threat to Duterte?
August 01, 2018
Is the Congress Coup in the Philippines a Threat to Duterte?
The development could have important implications for Duterte’s remaining time in office and Philippine politics more generally.
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Is the Congress Coup in the Philippines a Threat to Duterte?
What Does Duterte’s Signing of the Bangsamoro Law Mean?
August 01, 2018
What Does Duterte’s Signing of the Bangsamoro Law Mean?
A closer look at a notable development.
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What Does Duterte’s Signing of the Bangsamoro Law Mean?
Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions
July 31, 2018
Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions
Incident raises serious questions about the government’s approach.
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Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions
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