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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.
What Does Hun Sen’s Big Tax Hunt Mean for Cambodia?
By Luke Hunt
The premier’s moves are proving to be destructive for the media and business in the Southeast Asian state.
Marawi: Behind the Headlines
By Rory MacNeil
How did Marawi become the center of a crisis and what needs to be done next?
Singapore Deploys Military Helicopters For US Hurricane Operations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state offers help as storm continues to wreak destruction.
Malaysia Launches First Littoral Combat Ship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development marks another step taken by the Southeast Asian state to modernize its navy despite significant challenges.
China-Thailand Rail Project: New Movement, Old Problems?
By Luke Hunt
Despite the enthusiasm of some, challenges still remain.
The Bumpy Relationship Between India and Myanmar
By Amara Thiha
Delhi-Naypyidaw relations may fall short, but India has made progress in some areas.
How Should Washington Re-engage with Myanmar's Security Agenda?
By Amara Thiha
Multi-track diplomacy holds the key to effective engagement with the Tatmadaw.
Why ASEAN Needs to Think Local
By Karl C.L. Lee and Chia Siang Kim
The regional bloc needs to better integrate provinces and states in its integration process.
What Laos Taught the CIA
By Mong Palatino
The Agency's role in the country is a reminder that suspicion about U.S. intervention in the region is not without basis.
What’s Behind the New Cambodia-Laos Border Crisis?
By Luke Hunt
A closer look at an episode in the context of Hun Sen’s wider domestic and foreign policy.
Fire and Fury: ASEAN’s Role in Cooling US-North Korea Tensions
By Dominique F. Fernandes
ASEAN has a role to play in deescalating tensions between the United States and North Korea
A New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though specifics are still unclear, a transaction mulled by the two sides reflects their ongoing defense cooperation.