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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.
Singapore's Air Force at 50
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The golden jubilee for the RSAF this year puts the focus on its ongoing transformation.
Japan Gives Philippines Another Security Boost With Law Enforcement Aid
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo’s recent handover of patrol vehicles is just one part of wider collaboration on security.
Why Is Duterte Trying to Ban Rappler?
By Tom Smith
The Philippines’ Duterte turns on the media that helped elect him.
Does Cambodia’s New Opposition Movement Really Matter?
By David Hutt
A closer look at the new Cambodia National Rescue Movement.
Malaysia-Singapore Relations in the Spotlight With 2017 Leaders’ Retreat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides finally held a postponed meeting between their two leaders amid a busy year for their domestic politics.
Biggest Philippines Warship Kicks Off 2018 Engagements
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The BRP Tarlac carried out a port call as its first logistics run mission for the new year.
The Philippine National Police Reenters the War on Drugs
By Lau Seng Yap
Duterte manages to convince the people to re-accept the PNP in the country’s war on drugs, despite past abuses.
Why Cambodia Sanctions Will Fail
By Vannarith Chheang
A punitive approach will not stop the country’s democratic collapse.
Bali’s Garbage Emergency Exposes Indonesia’s Big Rubbish Problem
By Luke Hunt
The escalation of the crisis is an embarrassment for the Southeast Asian state.
Beware Indonesia’s Quiet Drug War
By Erin Cook
Despite complications and concerns, the Jokowi government’s campaign has continued.
Singapore's China-India Balancing Act
By Yu Fu
Singapore needs India for security partnership, but China for economic ties.
Military Meeting Puts Japan-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to discuss ways to make further inroads in their security relationship.