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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.
Time for an ASEAN Criminal Court?
By Luke Hunt
A look at a proposal for the regional grouping.
Southeast Asia's Haze Needs a Global Solution
By Thomas Brown
The world community is a part of Indonesia's haze problem. It can also be part of the solution.
Islamic State in Southeast Asia's Grey Zones
By Ong Weichong
ISIS has resilience beyond the Middle East, and Southeast Asia is one of its new homes.
Duterte Says Philippines Will Accept China Arms Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Announcement comes weeks after controversy erupted over rifle agreement with Washington.
What’s Next for US-Myanmar Military Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A quick look where things stand and what some next steps might be.
Singapore's China Conundrum
By Michael Tai
The city-state might have badly miscalculated by tilting too close to the United States at China's expense.
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Philippines’ Duterte Continues ASEAN Tour with Singapore, Cambodia Visits
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Trip comes before Manila officially begins its chairmanship of the regional grouping.
102 Killed in Aceh Quake, Mercifully No Tsunami
By Catherine Putz
The quake -- so near the site of 2004's immense devastation -- has destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Indonesia’s Inward Turn
By Brian Harding and Stefanie Merchant
The country’s focus on domestic priorities is a loss for ASEAN and the world.
Why the Mekong River Commission Matters
By Gabriella Neusner
Despite its limitations, the body is key to ongoing efforts to save one of the world’s largest and longest rivers.