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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.
Why the New India-Singapore Naval Pact Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the wider significance of a new agreement between the two sides reached this week.
What Will Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte Look Like in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what lies in store for the country on the defense side.
Is Cambodia’s Opposition a Victim of its Own Success?
By David Hutt
The CNRP inspired people to believe their votes count even in a system where this was always unlikely to be the case.
Ng Visit Highlights India-Singapore Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Security relations in the spotlight as the two sides hold their second defense ministers’ dialogue.
US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement is another sign of a relationship on the uptick following a rocky start under the new Philippine president.
What's Malaysia's Role in the New Islamic Anti-Terror Coalition?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the Southeast Asian state’s role in the Saudi-led coalition officially launched this week.
Does the New Myanmar-Bangladesh Rohingya Deal Really Matter?
By Luke Hunt
A closer look suggests that there is no shortage of reasons to be skeptical.
ASEAN Army Ties in the Spotlight in Singapore
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Regional engagements brought ongoing developments within this service into focus.
ASEAN-Japan Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight With Philippines Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The expanded version of a maritime exercise offered a glimpse into ongoing cooperation in this realm.
What’s Next for the Philippines as Duterte Ends Communist Peace Talks?
By Mong Palatino
The nixing of the peace process raises some rather troubling questions for the Southeast Asian state.
Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight with New Vessels
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo’s capacity-building assistance is part of a broader trend of continued security cooperation in the Duterte era.
Old Tricks at Play in Cambodia’s New Repression
By Alphonsus Pettit
Ahead of upcoming polls, the crackdown in the country shows few signs of ending any time soon.