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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.
Will Vietnam Grow Old Before it Gets Rich?
By David Hutt
A closer look at the country’s aging population and what that means.
India Warships on Philippines Voyage Amid ASEAN Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Act East voyage continues as both sides commemorate 25 years of partnership.
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New North Korea Travel Ban?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A fresh restriction needs to be understood within the broader context of deteriorating ties.
Historic Indonesia-Singapore Maritime Boundary Pact Goes to UN
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The logical next step is nonetheless significant within the context of bilateral ties.
Malaysia to Get New China Security Equipment
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Agreement in principle reached in the context of growing bilateral defense ties.
China Navy Fleet Makes Brunei Voyage
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit at Brunei’s largest port comes amid a flurry of activity for bilateral ties.
Singapore Launches Fifth New Warship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state launches another one of its new Littoral Mission Vessels.
What Did ASEAN’s Latest Transnational Crime Meeting Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement provided an opportunity for Southeast Asian states to take stock of ongoing collaboration.
The Paris Agreement: Can Indonesia Be The Next Brazil?
By Grace Tjandra
Brazil’s dropping GHG emissions are linked to its efforts to reduce deforestation, something Indonesia may want to emulate.
Is Cambodia Really Becoming a Dictatorship?
By David Hutt
Despite troubling developments, a little more optimism is warranted as the Cambodian people get ready to go to the polls.
The Problem With Suu Kyi’s Rohingya Speech in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
Long-awaited speech offers little for the dead and dispossessed.
The Trouble With Academic Malpractice in Indonesia
By Dikanaya Tarahita and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
A closer look at a disturbing trend.