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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, Brunei Conclude Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides held this year’s iteration of their flagship naval exercise.
China Faces Increasing Competition in Myanmar
By Tridivesh Singh Maini and Sandeep Sachdeva
Japan and Singapore are stepping up their engagement with Myanmar, where China has long dominated.
Zon, Zen, and the Art of Mass Mobilization in Indonesia
By Terry Russell
Islamists have gained strength thanks to political support from Prabowo Subianto's allies.
ASEAN’s First Naval Exercise in Perspective
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context as the grouping is set to hold its inaugural multilateral naval exercise.
Where Is Vietnam’s Economy Headed as It Hosts APEC?
By Luke Hunt
Outlook appears generally positive as Hanoi gears up for the meeting, but uncertainties still remain.
Social Media Exhibits Its Disruptive Power in Myanmar
By Tej Parikh
The dark side of social media – fake news, sectarian divisions, propaganda – is on display in Myanmar.
Why the New Vietnam-Australia Defense Dialogue Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The holding of the first meeting needs to be put in broader perspective.
What’s Behind the Russian Warship Visit to Cambodia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a recent engagement that got underway this week.
Indonesia-Tunisia Relations: From Trade to Democracy
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Jakarta's long-standing relationship with Tunis is expanding beyond trade and investment.
Where Are Singapore-Brunei Defense Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent exchange between young leaders on both sides puts the focus on bilateral defense ties.
Singapore-Thailand Defense Relations in the Spotlight With Ng Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit this week by the city-state’s defense chief has highlighted the bilateral relationship.
Why Duterte Needs to Put the Economy First in the Philippines
By Luke Hunt
Lack of progress on this front is contributing to rising discontent against him.