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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.
February 21, 2020
ASEAN Diplomats Praise China’s Handling of Virus Outbreak
By Associated Press
"We reached an important consensus on China and ASEAN joining hands to fight against the epidemic," Wang told journalists after the meeting.
February 20, 2020
What Does the New Australia-ASEAN Informal Defense Ministers’ Meeting Mean for the Future of Security Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the importance of a recent development amid wider trends.
February 20, 2020
Why the EU’s New Cambodia Wrist Slap Won’t Weaken Hun Sen’s Iron Grip
By Luke Hunt
Though the move is not entirely insignificant, it pales in comparison to the other challenges the government faces and is working to address.
February 20, 2020
The Mystery of Malaysia’s Missing Plane: Ex-Australia Prime Minister Revives MH370 Murder-Suicide Suspicion
By Associated Press
Tony Abbott said that top levels of Malaysian government long suspected that the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly six years ago was a mass murder-suicide by the pilot.
February 20, 2020
Hun Sen’s Political Gamble: The Coronavirus Epidemic
By Chansambath Bong
Hun Sen is playing a high-stakes political game by downplaying fear of the coronavirus. Will his strategy pay off?
February 19, 2020
China, Southeast Asia Hold Emergency Meeting on Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with his ASEAN counterparts in Laos amid alarm over the COVID-19 epidemic.
February 19, 2020
What’s Behind Indonesia’s Refusal to Repatriate Suspected Islamic State Militants?
By Erin Cook
The decision is part of a nuanced issue that has broader implications for the country and the region.
February 19, 2020
Alleged Baby Smuggler Arrested in the Philippines for Kidnapping
By Associated Press
An American woman charged with human trafficking for allegedly attempting to smuggle a baby out of the Philippines was arrested on an additional count of kidnapping.
February 18, 2020
Singapore and Coronavirus: Small State, Global Crisis
By Hui Ying Lee
The COIVD-19 epidemic reiterates the vulnerabilities of a small state like Singapore.
February 18, 2020
Virus Fears Rise After Cambodia Cruise Ship Acceptance
By Associated Press
The feel-good story took an unfortunate turn after a passenger later tested positive for the virus.
February 18, 2020
Cambodia Is Still Failing Its Disabled Persons
By David Hutt
Despite the government’s rhetoric, the reality is much more concerning.
February 15, 2020
Coronavirus Takes Its Toll on China-Indonesia Relations
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dikanaya Tarahita
Indonesia’s travel ban could impact not only economic but political ties between the two countries.
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