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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.

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Cambodian Views on the U.S., China and Japan

Cambodian Views on the U.S., China and Japan

By Shin Kawashima
Time for the U.S. to rethink its approach?
How to Green Malaysian Electricity

How to Green Malaysian Electricity

By Paul Pryce
Malaysia continues to be one of the biggest greenhouse gas emitters in ASEAN. What can Kuala Lumpur do?

Myanmar's Deadly Mines

Myanmar's Deadly Mines

By Kimberley Phillips
Despite an ongoing peace process, Myanmar is littered with mines. Civilians are paying the price.

ASEAN’s Women to Watch: Part I

ASEAN’s Women to Watch: Part I

By Erin Cook
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight some of the region’s most prominent women – some more recognizable than others – who are making themselves heard.

Loving Vietnam, Criticizing Cambodia: Trump’s Double Standard in Southeast Asia.

Loving Vietnam, Criticizing Cambodia: Trump’s Double Standard in Southeast Asia.

By Du Nhat Dang
U.S. President Donald Trump has a double standard for human rights in Vietnam. And it makes strategic sense.
What Did the ASEAN Defense Chiefs Meeting in Singapore Achieve?

What Did the ASEAN Defense Chiefs Meeting in Singapore Achieve?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some of the key developments and initiatives discussed.

If Indonesia's Democracy Is in Trouble, It's in Good Company

If Indonesia's Democracy Is in Trouble, It's in Good Company

By Giora Eliraz
A look back at Indonesia's political developments in 2017 shows some familiar global trends.
How ASEAN Strongmen Use Legal Reform to Weaken Democracy

How ASEAN Strongmen Use Legal Reform to Weaken Democracy

By Mong Palatino
Hun Sen and Rodrigo Duterte show that constitutional reform remains a favorite tool of the region's power-hungry leaders.

What Did the Fourth Indonesia-Russia Security Consultation Achieve?

What Did the Fourth Indonesia-Russia Security Consultation Achieve?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two sides held another iteration of their Bilateral Consultative Forum this month.

Is ASEAN Doing Enough to Address Cybersecurity Risks?

Is ASEAN Doing Enough to Address Cybersecurity Risks?

By Nur Azha Putra
Considering even just one sector -- power -- Southeast Asia has myriad cybersecurity challenges.

Timor-Leste Gets Needed Boost in New Border Deal With Australia

Timor-Leste Gets Needed Boost in New Border Deal With Australia

By Luke Hunt
The agreement could have immense significance for the country's future given its present challenges.
The Trouble With Indonesia’s Controversial MD3 Law

The Trouble With Indonesia’s Controversial MD3 Law

By Erin Cook
The law raises serious questions about the country’s future ahead of elections.

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