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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.
The Growing Russia-Philippines Partnership
By Samuel Ramani
Moscow and Manila are pursuing closer economic and security ties.
Old Shadows in New Australia-Indonesia Military Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy reveals the distortions that come with viewing new events in light of old shadows about Indonesia’s past.
Genocide or Not, Time to Act on Myanmar's Rohingya Crisis
By Luke Hunt
Arguments over terminology aside, ongoing atrocities need to stop.
Indonesia-Australia Military Relations Hit Another Snag
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A controversy once again reveals the fragile nature of a deepening defense relationship.
Why Are China's Submarines Visiting Malaysia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A brief look at how to read the latest naval engagement between the two sides.
Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal Claims Another Scalp
By Luke Hunt
Private banker jailed for 30 months.
Indonesia Needs to Step up Its Fight Against Maritime Piracy
By Dedi Dinarto
Indonesia's new maritime forum with Japan misses some critical areas of potential cooperation.
As the World Turns Away From Globalization, How Should ASEAN Respond?
By Lili Yan Ing
How to best move forward with ASEAN's trade integration agenda.
What’s Behind Thailand’s Engine ‘Gift’ to Cambodia?
By Ling Han
Move is part of progress being made on a railway project.
Najib’s Dangerous and Self-Serving Rohingya Campaign
By David Hutt
The Malaysian prime minister’s intrusion into a sensitive issue in Myanmar carries risks of its own.