Blog
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.
May 22, 2020
The Vietnam Automobile Industry at a Crossroads
By Thoi Nguyen
The outlook for the Vietnam automobile industry remains stable despite the coronavirus.
May 22, 2020
The Disproportionate Effect of COVID-19 on Migrant Workers in ASEAN
By Camille Bismonte
Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam approached the intertwined issues of COVID-19 and migrant workers quite differently.
May 21, 2020
In Malaysia, a Razor Thin Majority Rules During an Unprecedented Crisis
By Harris Zainul and Ryan Chua
Muhyiddin’s consolidation of power comes simultaneously with the smallest majority in Malaysia’s democratic history.
May 20, 2020
Is China Deploying COVID-19 Diplomacy to Speed BRI Projects in Myanmar?
By Shah Suraj Bharat
At present, fears that China is using the pandemic to exert excessive pressure and push through BRI projects in Myanmar are exaggerated.
May 20, 2020
What Does Malaysia’s Troubled Transition Mean for Democracy in Southeast Asia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s political upheaval reinforces the continued importance of paying attention to structural dynamics and the more contingent and contested nature of outcomes in domestic politics.
May 20, 2020
His Story Never Died: An Interview With Arn Chorn-Pond
By Arpita Mitra
As Cambodia observes its National Day of Remembrance, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge era shares his story.
May 20, 2020
An Idul Fitri Unlike Any Other in COVID-19 Challenged Indonesia
By Erin Cook
The mudik ban will keep many Indonesian Muslims from traveling for a holiday usually celebrated back home.
May 19, 2020
Myanmar Police Seize 18 Tons of Narcotics, Related Materials in Asia’s Biggest-Ever Drug Bust
By Ankit Panda
The bust was carried out by Myanmar police, in coordination with the country’s military.
May 18, 2020
The Hurting Heroes: The COVID-19 Crisis and Overseas Filipino Workers
By Mary Manlangit
Filipinos around the world are contending with the impact of COVID-19.
May 15, 2020
Malaysia Drops Charge Against Ex-Prime Minister’s Stepson
By Associated Press
The stepson of ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak, the producer behind The Wolf of Wall Street, reached a settlement with the government.
May 15, 2020
The Forgotten History of South Korean Massacres in Vietnam
By Hoang Do
In April, Nguyen Thi Thanh became the first Vietnamese to sue South Korea over atrocities that have been largely forgotten.
May 13, 2020
When Hun Sen Met Kem Sokha
By David Hutt
The meeting between Hun Sen and the opposition-leader-turned-treason-suspect is a political signal -- but of what?
Page 1 of 300