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‘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.
Philippine Prosecutors Defend Impeachment of Vice President, Say Case Must Go Ahead
By Sebastian Strangio
Members of the impeachment prosecution panel say that the case is "fully compliant with the requirements of the constitution."
Myanmar’s Civil War Spawns a Rich Pool of Underpaid Garment Workers
By Luke Hunt
Can issues with refugee labor in Thailand be tackled through an FTA with the European Union?
Does Cambodia Really Want to Take Its Disputes With Thailand to the ICJ?
By David Hutt
Phnom Penh's threat to internationalize the dispute could give it a bargaining chip during bilateral negotiations.
Philippine Senate Votes to Return Sara Duterte Impeachment Case to Lower House
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision came hours after senators were sworn in as judges in the impending impeachment trial against the vice president.
Chin Leader Talks Myanmar-India Ties, Junta’s Growing Ties With Russia
By Karishma Hasnat
Sui Khar, the vice-chairman of the Chin National Front (CNF), says that Myanmar's civil war is approaching a tipping point, both within and beyond Chin State.
Indonesia Cancels 4 Nickel Mining Licenses After Environmental Outcry
By Sebastian Strangio
Environmental groups say that Indonesia's nickel industry has caused significant environmental degradation and social displacement.
Is Thailand on the Cusp of Another Military Coup?
By Rath Pichanvorlak
Border tensions with Cambodia, a Shinawatra in power: the current situation bears an alarming resemblance to the country's last two military takeovers.
Who Will Climb Hkakabo Razi?
By Sribala Subramanian
Myanmar's tallest mountain is overdue for a height check.
Cambodia, Thailand Announce Pullback of Troops From Disputed Border
By Sebastian Strangio
Forces that were deployed after a deadly armed clash on May 28 have been withdrawn to previously agreed positions.
With an Economy on the Rise, Vietnam’s To Lam Can Claim Pole Position
By Luke Hunt
Vietnam is economically out-performing its peers in the Mekong Region, and is set to become ASEAN's second-largest economy by 2028.
Gender and the 2025 Singapore General Elections
By Yasmine Wong
Misogynistic attacks against women in politics remain all too common, but public awareness of the issue is growing.
China Accuses EU of Stirring Up ‘Trouble’ in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
In the Philippines this week, the EU’s foreign policy chief expressed concern over China's "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive measures" in the disputed waterway.
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