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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.
What’s Next for the Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Efforts are continuing to build out a new cooperation mechanism despite challenges that remain.
Minding the Gaps in India’s Act East Policy
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi’s approach to Southeast Asia within the wider Indo-Pacific region is strategically sound but has limits.
The Rohingya Crisis in Context
By Mark Du
International discussion of the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar often lacks a necessary broader historical understanding.
What’s in the New Japan-Malaysia Defense Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries inked a security agreement in a boost for the defense side of their ties.
What Does Duterte’s War on Trillanes Mean for the Philippines?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at an incident that has dominated Manila for weeks.
Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
By Li Xirui
…The more they stay the same.
What’s in the New Jordan-Philippines Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new defense agreement.
What’s Behind the New Jordan-Philippines Attack Helicopter Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context and significance of an ongoing defense transfer.
Where Is ASEAN Air Force Cooperation Headed?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of some of the inroads recently made.
The Lingering Effects of the Cambodian Genocide on Education
By Tyler Headley
Decimated by genocide, Cambodia's educational progress so far is surely commendable.
Could Myanmar Form a Coast Guard?
By Amara Thiha
A civilian-controlled coast guard could very well feed into the power struggle between the government and the military.
Redundancy and Risk Management: Lessons from Japan’s Disasters for Southeast Asian Infrastructure
By Shang-su Wu
Recent disasters in Japan and its responses present valuable lessons for Southeast Asia's infrastructure boom.