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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 in the New Pakistan Naval Voyage to the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the interaction within the broader context of ties.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Laos Border Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides held another iteration of a key meeting designed to address ongoing border issues.
What Did Indonesia’s Anti-Ahok Reunion Rally Reveal?
By Erin Cook
The event demonstrated the limitations of anti-Ahok sentiment in the country's capital.
What’s With the New Philippines-Cambodia Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries concluded a new defense agreement as they took stock of ongoing collaboration this week.
Will the Bangsamoro Peace Process Succeed?
By Lau Seng Yap
The Bangsamoro peace deal may not improve the security situation in or outside of Mindanao.
Biggest US-Singapore Forging Saber Military Exercise Now Underway
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills are an illustration of the longstanding defense ties between the two sides.
The Eternal Win-Wins of Hun Sen’s Power in Cambodia
By David Hutt
There is some remarkable continuity in the rhetoric that the ruling party has adopted to sustain its legitimacy.
Russia Bomber Flight Over Indonesia Highlights Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the context behind a recent development.
ASEAN Subregional Cooperation in the Spotlight With BIMP-EAGA Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The initiative continues to muddle along despite lingering challenges.
Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A longstanding requirement gets closer to reality after multiple setbacks.
What’s in Asia’s New Anti-Terror Financing Group?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recently formed working group is just the latest step taken by regional states to confront terrorism financing.
Can India and Myanmar Create a Tourist Circuit?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
After a Cambodia-Myanmar tourist agreement, could India seek similar cooperation?