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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.
3 Years Later, Where Is Indonesia's 'Global Maritime Fulcrum'?
By I.G.B. Dharma Agastia
Messy maritime security governance will have implications for Jokowi's ambitious maritime vision.
Preparing for Disaster in the Philippines
By Leo Lin
The Philippines needs to have a dedicated department for disaster preparedness and response.
Where Are Southeast Asia’s Loyal Oppositions?
By David Hutt
A closer look at opposition dynamics at play in the subregion.
Manila’s Parting Gift: ASEAN’s Next Steps on Labor Migration
By Tommy K.S. Koh
A small step forward on migrant labor rights in ASEAN.
What’s in the New China-Philippines Defense Industry Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two sides are looking to make further inroads in their security ties.
Beware Duterte’s Troll Army in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A recent report deepens concerns around the administration’s distortion of online information.
A Bright Future in Cambodia’s Energy Sector?
By Sabrina Gyorvary
Rather than ecologically harmful dams, Cambodia should explore solar power to fill its energy gap.
What’s With the New China-Thailand Military Facility?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the general hype, specifics about the project remain unclear.
Japan, Philippines Boost Defense Ties in Duterte-Abe Summit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The meeting in Manila saw further progress on security relations between the two sides.
Singapore Launches Two New Warships
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state commissions more of its new Littoral Mission Vessels
Continuity Amid Uncertainty: Philippines-US Security Relations Under the Duterte-Trump Administrations
By Christian Vicedo
Continued engagements and a refocused agenda, rather than the separation of ties, characterize the alliance today.
APEC 2017: What Did Vietnam Achieve?
By Charlotte Gao
Vietnam seems to have found a more comfortable position by balancing between China and the United States.