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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.
Ukraine Offers Military Equipment to the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense export agency plays up opportunities in the defense realm.
Cambodia's Gays: Out of the Shadows?
By Luke Hunt and Molyny Pann
A closer look at the state of LGBTs in the country amid the recent Pride Week.
US Delivers Six Patrol Vessels to Vietnam in Defense Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Handover indicates expanding security collaboration between the two partners is continuing under Trump.
Cambodia's Commune Elections: A Barometer for 2018
By Marc Pinol
Three things to watch in Cambodia's commune elections that will impact next year's parliamentary race.
The State of Asia’s Security Dialogues
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As this year’s round of Asia’s annual security forums kicked off this week, here is a closer look at where they stand.
Duterte Places Philippine Island of Mindanao Under Martial Law. What Next?
By Ankit Panda
Duterte cut short his trip to Russia to return to Manila after declaring martial law over the southern island of Mindanao.
Singapore Launches World’s First Submarine Safety Portal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new Submarine Safety Information Portal shows Singapore's emphasis on cooperation in the undersea domain.
Cambodian Construction: A Site for Gender Equality?
By Luke Hunt
Female laborers are often paid less than half that of men, and some are working to change that.
The Fall of Cambodia’s Patron-Client Politics?
By David Hutt
Upcoming commune elections will be a key litmus test of whether patron-client bonds are weakening.
Can Duterte’s Philippines Add Turkey and Mongolia to ASEAN?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The suggestion demonstrates an unsurprisingly poor understanding of the regional grouping and the complex choices it faces.
Why ASEAN Can't Ignore the Rohingya Crisis
By Jera Lego
The Rohingya crisis is not just an issue for Myanmar; it will impact security and economic trends throughout the region.
Will Duterte’s Philippines Now Buy Arms From China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Manila continues to flirt with the idea, details remain murky for now.