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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.
Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?
By Guteriano Neves
The victorious coalition was face an uphill battle in delivering on campaign promises.
The Beginning of a Political Doi Moi? Takeaways From the VCP’s Seventh Plenum
By Nicholas Chapman
The Vietnam Communist Party steps up efforts to reform its inner workings.
What Does Malaysia’s Earthquake Election Mean for Democracy in Southeast Asia?
By Luke Hunt
The outcome was a rare positive note for the subregion where democracy has been suffering over the past few years.
Singapore-Brunei Security Ties in Focus with Presidential Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense issues were in the spotlight again in a recent interaction between the two Southeast Asian states.
Indonesia's Hizbut Tahrir Debate Rages on Amid Election Fever
By Erin Cook
Despite a recent decision, the debate about the group shows few signs of ending anytime soon.
What’s in the Japan-Philippines Maritime Patrol Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries continue their defense cooperation amid troubling developments in the maritime realm.
In Malaysia, a Win for Democracy
By HuiHui Ooi
Malaysia has bucked Southeast Asia's trend toward authoritarianism.
What Does Malaysia’s Shock Election Result Mean For its Future?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The end of a historic election also marks the start of a period of uncertainty for the country.
A Rocky Start for the New Phnom Penh Post Owners in Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
It didn't take long after the sale for a range of concerns to surface.
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Challenges Loom After its 2018 Elections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Irrespective of the outcome, the country faces some critical challenges that need to be addressed.
Weapon Sales Talk Puts Indonesia-Brunei Defense Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense equipment featured prominently in the headlines surrounding a recent bilateral summit between the two Southeast Asian states.
Old Politics and New Media: Social Media and Malaysia’s 2018 Elections
By Najwa Abdullah and Amalina Anuar
A closer look at what social media means for the country’s elections and its future.