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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.
April 03, 2020
Why Isn’t Indonesia Seeking China’s Funding for Its New Capital?
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dimas Permadi
Indonesia prefers to partner with other countries, not China, in building its new capital city. That's a wake-up call for Beijing.
April 02, 2020
Will the COVID-19 Crisis Spell the End of Cambodia’s Hun Sen?
By David Hutt
COVID-19 may not topple Cambodia’s Hun Sen, but its shockwaves could spark the beginning of the end of his rule.
April 02, 2020
Thailand Imposes New Coronavirus Curfew
By Associated Press
Thailand's prime minister announced a nationwide night curfew starting Friday to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
April 02, 2020
Singapore’s COVID-19 General Elections
By Bilveer Singh
How COVID-19 will influence Singapore’s soon to be held 2020 general elections?
April 01, 2020
What Did the 2020 China-Cambodia Golden Dragon Military Exercise Actually Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at how the recent drills, held amid the coronavirus crisis, actually played out.
April 01, 2020
Southeast Asia’s Teenage Extremists
By Amalina Abdul Nasir and Kenneth Yeo
The detention of a secondary school student in Singapore in February highlights an ongoing trend in youth radicalization among supporters of the Islamic State.
April 01, 2020
The Geopolitics of Southeast Asia’s Coronavirus Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the dust is still settling, it is worth examining what the potential geopolitical implications of COVID-19 will be on the region.
March 31, 2020
China-Laos Relations in Focus with New Railway Project Milestone
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The kicking off of track laying work spotlighted the development of a key infrastructure project within the bilateral relationship.
March 31, 2020
China’s Mekong Security Role in the Headlines with New Joint Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest patrols spotlighted China’s efforts to boost security collaboration with Mekong states despite the challenges that remain.
March 31, 2020
New Temburong Bridge Opening Highlights China-Brunei Relations Amid Coronavirus Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the recent unveiling of the key infrastructure project.
March 30, 2020
Vietnam’s Big Air Pollution Challenge
By Thang Nam Do
Bold action is needed to address the country’s problem.
March 30, 2020
What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even if a new government does take office soon, the country faces some significant challenges ahead.