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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.
Timor-Leste's New Government and the Future of the Youth in Politics
By Khoo Ying Hooi
Timor-Leste’s long-awaited government must not leave the country's youth out of its policy plans.
Where Is the Philippines Coast Guard in its Military Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where the institution features in the Duterte administration’s plans.
China, Laos Hold New Defense Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the first-ever high-level frontier meeting between the two sides.
Timor’s Politics: New Government, New Hope Amid Uncertainty
By Guteriano Neves
Timor-Leste's new minority government faces big challenges, both developmental and political.
Does an ASEAN Agreement Mean Progress for RCEP?
By Luke Hunt
Despite some steps forward, familiar challenges remain.
What is the Future of Integration and Inequality in ASEAN?
By Aédán Mordecai
Southeast Asia should be more conscious of inequality now while it is still rapidly developing.
A Promising Trilateral: India-Myanmar-Thailand
By Roshan Iyer
It's time to revive the free flow of people, capital and ideas around the Bay of Bengal.
Is Marawi a Harbinger of Chaos to Come?
By Mark Davis Madarang Pablo
To avert the next Marawi Manila needs to make moves toward a more comprehensive security framework.
US Deploys New Surveillance Drone to Philippines for Terror Fight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington takes another step to boost Manila’s capabilities.
Rakhine Violence: Unraveling the Context and State Response
By Angshuman Choudhury
What led up to the recent spike in violence?
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
By Jack Guen-Murray, Monzima Haque, and John Lichtefeld
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at reports that China has had its second known docking of submarines in the Southeast Asian state.