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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.
Why Are Myanmar’s Neighbors Ignoring the Rohingya Crisis?
By Angshuman Choudhury
The silence of Myanmar’s neighbors over the UN’s genocide allegations is deeply unsettling.
US-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus with Defense Ministerial Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of a recent engagement between the two sides for broader bilateral ties.
What’s Behind the New Vietnam-France Defense Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new joint vision statement inked by the two sides.
What’s in Thailand’s New Military Helicopter Order?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bangkok is looking to make further inroads in one of the key priorities in its military modernization.
Duterte’s Russia Pivot in Focus With Philippine Navy’s First Port Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the broader significance of a notable development in the defense relationship.
What Do Prisoner Releases Mean in Hun Sen’s Cambodia?
By Luke Hunt
A closer look at the significance of the steady stream of prisoners that have been released.
ASEAN-South Korea Security Ties in the Spotlight at 2018 Seoul Defense Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The forum shed light on Seoul’s continuing efforts to strengthen relations with Southeast Asian states in the defense domain.
A New Cambodia-Laos Border Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the opportunities and challenges presented by an agreement recently reached by the two sides.
Facebook Waking Up to Genocide in Myanmar
By Eric Paulsen
How many more will die before social media giants wake up and realize they have been complicit by failing to act?
Why Japan’s First Submarine Visit to Vietnam Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the move may appear routine, its significance is unmistakable.
Indonesia’s 2019 Elections: How Will the Religion Factor Play Out?
By Erin Cook
As polls near, questions remain about the traction candidates are getting from Muslim groups.
Malaysia-India Defense Ties in the Spotlight With Air Force Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the wider significance of a recent trip within the context of bilateral security relations.