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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 Malaysia’s New Warships in Its Military Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where the country is in acquiring littoral combat ships for its navy.
The Cowardice of Aung San Suu Kyi
By David Hutt
Is The Lady still a champion of rights and democracy?
Vietnam's Energy Exports Could Help Rebuild Ties With China
By Quoc-Thanh Nguyen
Can oil and gas diplomacy be Vietnam's strategic map to re-establish normal relations with China?
What Do the New Philippine Protests Mean for Duterte?
By Mong Palatino
A closer look at what recent protests against the Philippine president signify.
What’s Behind the First ASEAN-Australia Special Summit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the agenda will look like when both sides meet next year.
Indonesia, UAE Ink New Naval Shipbuilding Deals
By Prashanth Parameswaran
PT PAL signs fresh pacts with two UAE firms.
The Trouble With Timor-Leste’s Consensus Politics
By David Hutt
Stability could not come at the expense of democracy.
Why Angelina Jolie's New Cambodia Movie Matters
By Luke Hunt
The film is an important addition to a genre that continues to be of interest to the country.
The Myth of a North Korea-Malaysia Special Relationship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
In the wake of a diplomatic row, it is worth setting the record straight on where bilateral relations really were.
How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though it is certain to play a role, the specifics remain unclear.
Indonesia Becomes World’s First Buyer of New Helicopter Drone
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta has become the first customer to receive and test the Skeldar-V-200 rotary UAV.