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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.
With Bangkok Visit, Indonesian FM Advances Efforts to Address Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
But there’s a fine line between engaging the generals and legitimizing their seizure of power.
Facebook Bans All Myanmar Military-Linked Accounts and Ads
By Associated Press
In a statement, the tech giant said that it was treating the post-coup situation in Myanmar as an "emergency."
Myanmar’s Kachin State Under the Coup Regime
By Stella Naw
Myanmar's anti-coup protests have captivated the world's attention, but things look very different in the country's north.
Philippine Senator Marks Four Years in Prison on Dubious Drug Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
While Leila de Lima has been acquitted of one charge, two more continue to hang over her.
What’s in Cambodia’s New Internet Gateway Decree?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move exacerbates ongoing concerns about Internet freedom and its effects on the country's political dynamics ahead of elections in 2022 and 2023.
Defying Court Order, Malaysia Deports Asylum Seekers to Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N. refugee agency claims that the group included registered asylum seekers.
Malaysian Newspaper Editor Under Investigation for Criticizing Court Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The probe is just the latest attempt by the Malaysian authorities to silence the pioneering news portal Malaysiakini.
Why Communist Anti-Corruption Campaigns Never Work
By David Hutt
Ongoing anti-graft campaigns in Vietnam and Laos focus on officials' moral conduct without addressing the political structures that incentivize corruption.
The Myanmar Public Fights Not to End Up Like Thailand
By Oren Samet
Myanmar’s army chief wanted a Thai-style coup. What he got was an uprising.
Details Emerge of Indonesia’s ASEAN Push on Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The mooted plan would involve holding the junta to its plan of holding free and inclusive elections in a year's time.
Vietnam Appoints Military Officer as Propaganda Chief
By Sebastian Strangio
Nguyen Trong Nghia previously oversaw the creation of a 10,000-strong army cyber unit to combat anti-government sentiment online.
Myanmar Protests Continue to Grow Despite Junta Threats
By Sebastian Strangio
After three weeks, tensions between the military and the anti-coup protest movement are beginning to rise.