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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.

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COVID-19 Continues to Spread in Vietnam’s North

COVID-19 Continues to Spread in Vietnam’s North

By Sebastian Strangio
Vietnam's outbreak highlights the fact that victories against the coronavirus are fragile and easily reversed.
Reports Expose Myanmar Junta’s Planned Internet Stranglehold

Reports Expose Myanmar Junta’s Planned Internet Stranglehold

By Sebastian Strangio
Even if successful, the military's internet plans will deepen its political isolation and economic dysfunction.

Philippine President Imposes Cabinet Gag Order Over South China Sea

Philippine President Imposes Cabinet Gag Order Over South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
The move follows strong condemnations from senior ministers, including an expletive laden tweet from Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin.

Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao

Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao

By Nick Aspinwall
A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.

Report Says Myanmar Internet a ‘Virtual Battlefield’

Report Says Myanmar Internet a ‘Virtual Battlefield’

By Elaine Kurtenbach
The Myanmar military is developing an "intranet" for inside the country that allows mobile access only to approved, or "whitelisted" applications.
With Coordinated Announcement, Western Nations Ramp up Myanmar Sanctions

With Coordinated Announcement, Western Nations Ramp up Myanmar Sanctions

By Sebastian Strangio
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the U.S. will “continue to promote accountability for those responsible for the coup."

Muslim-Majority Southeast Asian Nations Condemn Israeli Assaults on Gaza

Muslim-Majority Southeast Asian Nations Condemn Israeli Assaults on Gaza

By Sebastian Strangio
Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei condemned Israel's “inhumane, colonial, and apartheid” policy in the Occupied Territory.
Myanmar Seizes Western Town After Heated Battle with Civilian Militia

Myanmar Seizes Western Town After Heated Battle with Civilian Militia

By Sebastian Strangio
The rise of the Chinland Defense Force reflects a trend of growing armed resistance to the military junta.

Can a United Opposition Defeat Duterte at the 2022 Philippine Elections?

Can a United Opposition Defeat Duterte at the 2022 Philippine Elections?

By Mong Palatino
In attempting to bring together a scattered opposition, the recently launched 1Sambayan movement faces a host of challenges.

US Government Returns More Recovered 1MDB Funds to Malaysia

US Government Returns More Recovered 1MDB Funds to Malaysia

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came days after the Malaysian government filed 22 lawsuits seeking to recover more than $23 billion in 1MDB-linked assets.

Myanmar Will Free Japanese Journalist as Gesture to Tokyo

Myanmar Will Free Japanese Journalist as Gesture to Tokyo

By Associated Press
State media announced that Kitazumi Yuki would be released "in view of the close ties and future relations between Myanmar and Japan."
In Papua Fighting, Indonesian Forces Claim Rebel Commander Killed

In Papua Fighting, Indonesian Forces Claim Rebel Commander Killed

By Sebastian Strangio
The reports follows Indonesian government promises of a crackdown on separatist fighters in the eastern region.

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