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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.
Myanmar Junta Orders Judges to Ignore Correspondence From International Courts
By Sebastian Strangio
A leaked memo offers some insight into how the military administration views the advancing criminal cases against its top leaders.
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for ‘New Year’s Ceasefire’ in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
But given the asymmetry of forces on the ground, any ceasefire would likely play into the military junta's hands.
Cambodian Environmental Group Suspends Operations Amid Court Cases
By Luke Hunt
Prime Minister Hun Sen again orders the military to act against "color revolutions."
Following Outcry, Indonesia Allows Rohingya Refugee Boat to Land
By Sebastian Strangio
The authorities had initially planned to push back the boat, which was carrying around 120 people, into international waters.
The Philippines in 2021: Duterte’s Flip-Flops and Women Holding the Line
By Mong Palatino
The past year has reflected the tendencies and eccentricities that marked Rodrigo Duterte's first five years in power.
Uneven Refugee Protections Across Southeast Asia Put Migrants at Risk
By Estey Chen
Only three of the region's nations have signed the relevant U.N. conventions on refugees and asylum seekers.
Indonesia Seeking Southeast Asian Coordination on South China Sea Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of Indonesia's maritime security agency said that his counterparts from five other Southeast Asian nations have been invited to a meeting on the disputes in February.
Save the Children Confirms Two Staff Killed in Myanmar Massacre
By Sebastian Strangio
The terror attack in Kayah State portends a dry season military offensive against the anti-coup resistance.
Myanmar Court Postpones Verdicts in 2nd Case Against Suu Kyi
By Tassanee Vejpongsa
The charge of having improperly imported walkies-talkies was the first filed against Suu Kyi and served as the initial justification for her detention.
Massacre of Civilians in Myanmar Fuels Outrage
By Tassanee Vejpongsa
The military reportedly shot and burnt over 30 civilians, including children, in Mo So village in eastern Myanmar.
Frustration Grows in Malaysia Over Government’s Slow Flood Response
By Alifah Zainuddin
As politicians play the blame game, citizens and migrants alike have proven once again that they only have themselves to rely on.
Language Policy and Education in Southeast Asia
By Rawl Maliwat
A primer on Southeast Asian language policy and education.