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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.
Why the US Approach to Singapore’s Amos Yee Matters
By David Hutt
It reveals a lot about the Trump administration’s stance on rights issues, which has already been in doubt.
Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Cabinet approves the purchase of ten more in a sign of the deepening defense cooperation between the two sides.
Cambodia Boosts Ties with China Amid Anxiety
By Luke Hunt
A sister cities agreement is only one component of a relationship with significant opportunities and risks for both sides.
Indonesia Blows Up 81 Ships in War on Illegal Fishing
By Prashanth Parameswaran
317 vessels have now suffered this fate since President Jokowi has come to power.
Chevron, Kem Ley's Murder, and Cambodian Politics
By G.C. Daigle
Kem Ley was gunned down in the parking lot of a Caltex station. That location was not randomly selected.
How the Trump Administration Could Make Common Cause With ASEAN
By Thuc D. Pham
Trump needs a coherent U.S. policy toward ASEAN.
Why Trump Should Go to APEC and EAS in Vietnam and the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The strategic case is quite compelling.
What Can Myanmar Learn From Cambodia's Peace Process?
By Sao Phal Niseiy
Lessons from Hun Sen’s "win-win" policy.
Finding Common Ground Between US, Japan, and China in Southeast Asia
By Brian Harding
Though the competition between the three actors is likely to remain, they can also move forward with collaboration in four specific areas.
What Did France’s Hollande Achieve During His Malaysia Visit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the deliverables during the second ASEAN destination of the French president’s Southeast Asia tour.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Singapore Bloomed in the Shadow of the Cold War
By Wen-Qing Ngoei
Singapore's rise can't be separated from the context of the Cold War in Southeast Asia.