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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.
February 15, 2020
Countering Violent Extremism After Mindanao’s ‘New Dawn’
By Michael Henry Yusingco
A coherent approach to violent extremism is need in the new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
February 15, 2020
Coronavirus Takes Its Toll on China-Indonesia Relations
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dikanaya Tarahita
Indonesia’s travel ban could impact not only economic but political ties between the two countries.
February 14, 2020
Why More Hun Sen Has Meant Less Progress for Cambodia
By David Hutt
While Cambodia is certainly better off than it was in the 1990s, progress has slowed as the premier’s rule has continued.
February 14, 2020
Why Monash Opening a Campus in Indonesia Is a Big Deal
By James Guild
The announcement proves Jokowi is serious about opening up previously closed sectors to foreign competition.
February 14, 2020
Indonesia Won’t Take Back Suspected Islamic State Militants
By Associated Press
Indonesia's government has banned citizens who joined the Islamic State group in Syria from returning home citing national security concerns.
February 13, 2020
Myanmar’s Justice System Is Failing Survivors of Sexual Violence
By Wai Wai Nu and Maggi Quadrini
Myanmar's judiciary is driven by stakeholders more interested in protecting perpetrators than victims.
February 13, 2020
EU Partially Withdraws Cambodia Trade Deal Amid Rights Concerns
By Andrew Nachemson
After months of speculation, the body has decided on a partial withdrawal of the Everything But Arms deal.
February 12, 2020
Will Vietnam’s War on Corruption Heat up in 2020?
By Hai Hong Nguyen
During a busy year, the future evolution of Hanoi’s anti-corruption efforts hangs in the balance.
February 12, 2020
EU Adopts New Vietnam Deals Despite Human Rights Concerns
By Associated Press
Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the previously negotiated deals in spite of lingering issues.
February 12, 2020
The Growing Indo-Pacific Dimension in Indonesia-Australia Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction highlighted the convergences between the two countries in the wider strategic space amid continued challenges and limits.
February 12, 2020
Military Chief Introductory Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Singapore Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit highlighted the ongoing efforts by both sides to continue to advance the defense aspect of collaboration amid wider challenges.
February 11, 2020
Vietnam Battles Its Coronavirus Challenge
By Thoi Nguyen
While the government has taken significant measures to limit the impacts of the coronavirus on the country, it is also operating within limits and realities.