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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.
Brunei-Singapore Military Ties in Focus With Introductory Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Brunei’s second defense minister just made his first trip to Singapore.
Indonesia’s 2019 Election Heats Up With Vice Presidential Picks
By Erin Cook
The choices provided an extraordinarily dramatic start to what will be a closely watched race.
Indonesia's Presidential Elections Could Set Jakarta Back
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Muhamad Randi Ritvaldi
Once again, Jakarta will lose a top leader to a campaign for national office.
What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Maritime Ties Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some aspects of collaboration that are in the works by both sides.
A New Vietnam-Thailand Navy Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new hydrographic agreement factored into recent discussions by both sides.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Philippines Defense Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Hanoi and Manila continue to look for opportunities in the security realm in spite of the challenges for this aspect of their relationship.
What’s in the Malaysia-Saudi Arabia Counterterrorism Center Shutdown?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a recent development and what it means for Malaysia’s foreign and defense policy.
Cambodia's Elections Highlight Growing Marginalization
By John Harley Breen
Neopatrimonialism remains the predominant influence on Cambodia’s political trajectory.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Thailand Security Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thailand’s minister of public security visited Vietnam, highlighting defense ties.
Brunei-Russia Defense Relations in Focus with Navy Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the state of bilateral defense ties in the context of a recent engagement.
What’s Next for the Philippines’ Submarine Acquisition?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at where Manila is amid multiple rounds of headlines in the past few months.
Cambodia’s Election: Mind the Numbers
By David Hutt
A closer look at some of the early figures coming out of the poll results and their significance.