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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.
ASEAN’s Limited Role in Solving the Rohingya Crisis
By Hui Ying Lee
Arguably ASEAN can only do so much to influence Myanmar; China and India are well-positioned to do more.
Indonesian Elections: Getting Realistic About Millennial Votes
By Dwintha Maya Kartika and Muhammad Sinatra
Millennials make up about 42 percent of Indonesia’s total registered voters.
Beware the Thailand King’s New Power Play
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
The recent changes to a key advisory body for the monarchy points to the further consolidation of the new Thai king’s power.
What’s Behind the Thailand King’s Rising Security Force?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another data point has shed light on ongoing efforts to strengthen the security around Thailand’s new monarch and its significance.
ASEAN Terrorism Challenge in the Spotlight with Singapore Symposium
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The convening of a recent meeting put the focus on one of the foremost security issues for regional policymakers.
What’s Next for Brunei-Jordan Security Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense relationship.
India-Vietnam Coast Guard Ties in the Spotlight with First Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction put the focus on the developing maritime ties between the two states.
Earthquake and Tsunami a Deadly Blow to Indonesia's Human Rights Movement
By Vannessa Hearman
The Palu earthquake and tsunami swept away some of Indonesia’s most important human rights activism.
Is There Really a New Duterte Coup Plot in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
A recent wave of speculation risks conflating actual legitimate opposition with potential and unproven coup attempts.
First Military Chief Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Singapore Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing activity within the bilateral relationship.
Who Wants to Be an Indonesian Civil Servant? Almost Everyone.
By Muhammad Beni Saputra
Being a PNS remains one of the most popular ambitions in the country. Here's why.
ASEAN Takes a Bold Cybersecurity Step
By Elina Noor
The third ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity may have been low-key but its developments are important.