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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.
Another First for Vietnam-Brunei Naval Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit of a Brunei Navy vessel to Danang marked yet another first for that aspect of the bilateral relationship.
What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While his views may be well-known, how they will translate into the conduct of foreign policy in a ‘New Malaysia’ is less clear.
What’s in Vietnam’s New Peacekeeping Boost?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at yet another significant development in Vietnam’s ongoing contribution to international peacekeeping.
What’s Next for the Presidency in Vietnam?
By Luke Hunt
The death of a president has raised wider questions about the role in addition to a focus on his legacy.
Bringing Peace to the Philippines' Troubled South: The Bangsamoro Organic Law
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
Why would the Philippine government want to credibly commit to peace this time around?
What’s in Singapore’s New Warship Center?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of the opening of the city-state’s new simulation center for its littoral mission vessels.
How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?
By Erin Cook
The future of an unlikely alliance is far from certain.
Cambodia’s Domestic Politics in the Spotlight at the United Nations
By David Hutt
With protests planned in New York, the Southeast Asian state’s politics is set to be on display this weekend.
The Folly of US Intervention in Cambodia
By Ian Li
What lessons from the Cold War should Washington heed?
A Nation Reborn? Taiwan's Belated Recognition of Its Southeast Asian Heritage
By Jeremy Chiang and Alan Hao Yang
Can Taiwan reinvent itself as a part of Southeast Asia?
Singapore: The Belt and Road’s Gateway to India
By Divya Ryan
Singaporean companies facilitate Chinese Belt and Road funding in outspoken critic, India.
What’s in a Canada Warship’s Vietnam Voyage?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The scheduled visit has significance for both bilateral ties as well as the wider region.