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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.
How Clan Feuds and Ethnic Tensions Breed Terrorism in the Philippines
By Chester Cabalza
Existing patterns of violence and narratives of marginalization provide fertile soil for terrorism.
What Obama’s Indonesia Trip Revealed About His Post-Presidency
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ex-president has been spreading a broader message that has sometimes gotten lost in the headlines.
Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming
By Zachary Abuza
Another Marawi-like siege is likely to occur.
Indonesia, Philippines Launch Maritime Border Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Joint patrols come amid a high level of activity in surrounding waters.
Why the Philippines' Duterte Should Rethink the Vice Presidency
By Mong Palatino
It’s time for the country to revisit the role of its vice president.
Why 1997 Was Asia’s Perfect Storm
By Luke Hunt
1997 was a defining year for Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and beyond.
The End of Malaysia’s Multi-Ethnic Coalition?
By Stephan Giersdorf
Najib Razak's embrace of an Islamic party overturns a decades-long tradition of narrowing ethnic and religious divides.
Why Cambodia’s Future Could Be Shaped By Its Senate
By David Hutt
The role of the legislative body has been overlooked but could be potentially important in determining the country’s politics.
Time to Truly Understand Thailand’s 1932 Revolution
By Eugene Mark
The Thai government has been trying to bury the memory of the revolution that gave birth to democracy in Thailand.
What Does Malaysia’s Air Force Need?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s air force chief recently reiterated what some of the service’s top priorities are.
Why Is Myanmar's Peace Process Still Failing?
By Luke Hunt
Naypyidaw continues to face significant challenges as it tries to end decades of conflict.
What's Really Behind Duterte’s Disappearances in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
His administration has not found a sustainable way to deal with the president's prolonged absences.