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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.
Where Are Indonesia-Turkey Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement provided an opportunity for both sides to take stock of collaboration.
Rising Outrage Over Duterte’s War on Drugs in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A reported surge of extrajudicial killings victimizing children has exacerbated concerns about the campaign.
Can a North Korea Nightmare Fuel South Korea’s ASEAN Dream?
By Luke Hunt
Seoul is intensifying its outreach towards Southeast Asia.
What’s Really Behind Cambodia’s Latest Opposition Crackdown?
By Sovinda Po
A closer look at recent domestic political developments, the forces behind them, and why they matter.
Will Brexit Affect Regionalism in Southeast Asia?
By Laura Allison-Reumann and Philomena Murray
ASEAN should reflect seriously on Brexit, and the UK will need to reconnect alone with Southeast Asia.
Could the End of Cambodia’s Opposition Be a Good Thing?
By David Hutt
A closer look at the implications of the ongoing government crackdown in the Southeast Asian state ahead of upcoming polls.
What Yingluck’s Fate Says About Sexism in Thailand
By Matthew Phillips
Recent commentary about the former premier misses an important element of her story and what it says about Thai society.
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission Law Weathers the Storm, For Now
By Maxwell Abbott
The commission has won international praise, but faces challenges at home.
Myanmar's Rohingya Crisis Escalates
By Luke Hunt
Life for the group is looking grimmer by the day.
What’s in the New US-Singapore Maritime Exercise in Guam?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launch of the new Exercise Pacific Griffin marks important progress for defense ties between the two partners.
Cambodia's Worrying War on Free Speech
By David Hutt
The Hun Sen government is attempting to do through legal means what it had once done through violence.
The Plight of Rohingyas in Malaysia
By Dominique F. Fernandes
It is no surprise that Rohingyas in Malaysia feel helpless and frustrated at the events unfolding in Myanmar.