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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.
Cambodia’s Democracy and EU Trade Privileges: Taking a Long-Term View
By Darren Touch
Withdrawing Cambodia’s EBA privileges might not do more harm than good.
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What’s Behind Malaysia’s New Defense White Paper Talk?
February 22, 2019
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New Defense White Paper Talk?
A closer look at the one of the new government’s key priorities in the security realm.
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What’s Behind Malaysia’s New Defense White Paper Talk?
ASEAN Subregionalism in Focus with BIMP-EAGA Anniversary
February 21, 2019
ASEAN Subregionalism in Focus with BIMP-EAGA Anniversary
A recent development reinforced the ongoing work to advance one of Southeast Asia’s under noticed subregional institutions.
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ASEAN Subregionalism in Focus with BIMP-EAGA Anniversary
What Did Indonesia’s Second Presidential Debate Reveal?
February 21, 2019
What Did Indonesia’s Second Presidential Debate Reveal?
A look at some of the key issues addressed in the second in a series of debates leading up to Indonesia’s presidential elections.
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What Did Indonesia’s Second Presidential Debate Reveal?
UN Outlines Plan for Aiding Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
February 21, 2019
UN Outlines Plan for Aiding Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
The UN requests $920 million in aid to support Rohingya refugees.
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UN Outlines Plan for Aiding Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
What’s in Singapore’s First New Attack Submarine Launch?
February 19, 2019
What’s in Singapore’s First New Attack Submarine Launch?
What the launch of the first new submarine means within the wider context of ongoing military modernization.
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What’s in Singapore’s First New Attack Submarine Launch?
The New Digital Pillar in Singapore’s Military Thinking
February 16, 2019
The New Digital Pillar in Singapore’s Military Thinking
The introduction of a new digital pillar in the country’s defense approach is just the latest sign of its attention to cyber challenges.
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The New Digital Pillar in Singapore’s Military Thinking
Myanmar Sentences 2 to Death in Killing of Top Suu Kyi Aide
February 16, 2019
Myanmar Sentences 2 to Death in Killing of Top Suu Kyi Aide
The search for justice continues in one of Myanmar's high-profile cases.
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Myanmar Sentences 2 to Death in Killing of Top Suu Kyi Aide
Will Sam Rainsy Make His Last Stand in Cambodia?
February 15, 2019
Will Sam Rainsy Make His Last Stand in Cambodia?
Sam Rainsy's promise return to Cambodia is a gamble with Hun Sen and foreign governments.
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Will Sam Rainsy Make His Last Stand in Cambodia?
China’s Educational Expansion in Indonesia
February 15, 2019
China’s Educational Expansion in Indonesia
China’s educational foothold in Indonesia is growing, but is it helpful for Chinese economic interests?
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China’s Educational Expansion in Indonesia
Trump-Kim 2: Why Hanoi?
February 15, 2019
Trump-Kim 2: Why Hanoi?
What can we tell from the decision to select Hanoi as the venue for the second Trump-Kim meeting?
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Trump-Kim 2: Why Hanoi?
Philippine Agents Arrest Award-Winning Journalist Critical of Duterte
February 14, 2019
Philippine Agents Arrest Award-Winning Journalist Critical of Duterte
Maria Ressa’s arrest deepened concerns about press freedom in the Southeast Asian state.
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Philippine Agents Arrest Award-Winning Journalist Critical of Duterte
Myanmar: A New Pattern of China-Japan Interactions?
February 13, 2019
Myanmar: A New Pattern of China-Japan Interactions?
If Japan and China focus on different rail systems in Myanmar, can their division of labor create a new pattern for cooperation?
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Myanmar: A New Pattern of China-Japan Interactions?
Malaysia-Brunei Military Relations in the Headlines With Air Force Chief Visit
February 12, 2019
Malaysia-Brunei Military Relations in the Headlines With Air Force Chief Visit
A recent interaction highlighted some ongoing efforts by both sides to enhance defense ties into 2019 and beyond.
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Malaysia-Brunei Military Relations in the Headlines With Air Force Chief Visit
How Thailand’s Ruling General Could Stay in the Prime Minister’s Seat
February 12, 2019
How Thailand’s Ruling General Could Stay in the Prime Minister’s Seat
Prime Minister Prayut eyes an extended tenure ahead of the general election due to take place on March 24.
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How Thailand’s Ruling General Could Stay in the Prime Minister’s Seat
Southeast Asia’s Battle Against Disinformation
February 12, 2019
Southeast Asia’s Battle Against Disinformation
To be successful, ASEAN will need to negotiate differences in experiences with and approaches to disinformation campaigns in the region.
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Southeast Asia’s Battle Against Disinformation
Where Is the US-Thailand Alliance Amid the 2019 Cobra Gold Military Exercises?
February 10, 2019
Where Is the US-Thailand Alliance Amid the 2019 Cobra Gold Military Exercises?
The interaction will spotlight the state of the alliance and the challenges both sides face in managing it this year and beyond.
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Where Is the US-Thailand Alliance Amid the 2019 Cobra Gold Military Exercises?
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