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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.
China Gives New Equipment to Philippines for Marawi Recovery
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Aid is yet another sign of Beijing’s growing ties with Manila in the Duterte era.
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What’s Next for Indonesia-Laos Security Ties?
October 17, 2017
What’s Next for Indonesia-Laos Security Ties?
Both sides continue to look for opportunities in the defense realm as they develop their broader relationship.
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What’s Next for Indonesia-Laos Security Ties?
Indonesia, Russia Ink Defense Protocol Amid Fighter Jet Deal
October 17, 2017
Indonesia, Russia Ink Defense Protocol Amid Fighter Jet Deal
Both sides continue to work out ways to advance military ties amid existing challenges.
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Indonesia, Russia Ink Defense Protocol Amid Fighter Jet Deal
‘From Head to Toe a Yuon’: The Path From Prejudice to Deportation in Cambodia
October 16, 2017
‘From Head to Toe a Yuon’: The Path From Prejudice to Deportation in Cambodia
Prejudice has its own historical momentum, but the law can either counter or support this.
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‘From Head to Toe a Yuon’: The Path From Prejudice to Deportation in Cambodia
Challenges for ASEAN As It Turns 50
October 16, 2017
Challenges for ASEAN As It Turns 50
The bloc has come far, but faces some serious challenges in the years to come.
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Challenges for ASEAN As It Turns 50
What’s Next for Malaysia-North Korea Relations?
October 14, 2017
What’s Next for Malaysia-North Korea Relations?
Despite more sensationalist readings, the pattern of limited, calibrated restrictions appears to be continuing.
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What’s Next for Malaysia-North Korea Relations?
Indonesia’s West Papua Headache Continues
October 14, 2017
Indonesia’s West Papua Headache Continues
Jakarta must tread carefully on the issue.
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Indonesia’s West Papua Headache Continues
Thailand 4.0: Back to the Future
October 13, 2017
Thailand 4.0: Back to the Future
The ancient kingdom still struggles with modernity and democracy.
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Thailand 4.0: Back to the Future
What’s With the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Air Patrols?
October 13, 2017
What’s With the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Air Patrols?
A closer look at a much-anticipated step that finally kicked off this week.
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What’s With the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Air Patrols?
China’s Cooling Economy is a Warning for ASEAN
October 13, 2017
China’s Cooling Economy is a Warning for ASEAN
The S&P downgrade last month was just the latest sign of lingering concerns about Beijing’s economy.
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China’s Cooling Economy is a Warning for ASEAN
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Military Exercise
October 12, 2017
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Military Exercise
Culminating FPDA drills held in Malaysia.
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Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Military Exercise
A New Drug Win for Malaysia?
October 11, 2017
A New Drug Win for Malaysia?
The country could be taking a step forward soon in the region’s continuing struggle with drugs.
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A New Drug Win for Malaysia?
What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?
October 07, 2017
What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?
A closer look at one indicator of a key defense relationship.
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What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?
China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
October 06, 2017
China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
A new project spotlights Beijing’s use of these institutions within broader ASEAN-China ties.
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China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
What’s in the New China Military Aid to the Philippines?
October 05, 2017
What’s in the New China Military Aid to the Philippines?
Both sides have hailed the move as a step forward for their defense ties.
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What’s in the New China Military Aid to the Philippines?
Where Are Russia-Philippines Defense Ties Under Duterte?
October 05, 2017
Where Are Russia-Philippines Defense Ties Under Duterte?
A look at where relations are in the security realm thus far.
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Where Are Russia-Philippines Defense Ties Under Duterte?
Warship Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Exercise
October 04, 2017
Warship Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Exercise
Both sides are getting ready to hold the next iteration of a maritime training activity.
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Warship Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Exercise
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