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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 Duterte Should Fear the Marcos Burial Protest
By Mong Palatino
While the president’s position is still strong, opposition to his rule should not be underestimated.
Shifting Idylls: Urban-Rural Dynamics in Cambodia
By David Hutt
A closer look at how the city and the countryside – and perceptions of them – are evolving.
Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Proclaimed King. What Now?
By Arenla
Can the newly proclaimed King Rama X live up to the revered legacy of his father, King Bhumibol?
Australian Nurse Charged in Alleged Cambodian Baby Scam
By Luke Hunt
Couples spend $50,000 on Cambodian gestational surrogates.
Will ‘Dutertenomics’ Bring Progress to the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
What do Rodrigo Duterte's economic policies promise the Philippines?
Is Vietnam Reigniting a Fire in the South China Sea?
By Nguyen Quoc-Thanh
Hanoi is starting to feel more and more isolated as its regional neighbors reconcile with China.
Japan Reveals First ASEAN Defense Initiative With 'Vientiane Vision'
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo reveals a new initiative to advance security cooperation with the regional bloc.
The Trouble With Cambodia's Largest Opposition Party
By David Hutt
Internal criticism needs to become the norm if it is to become a truly democratic alternative.
Cambodia: UN Tribunal Rejects Appeal of Ex-Khmer Rouge Leaders
By Luke Hunt
Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan will spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
Beware the Specter of Reactionism in Southeast Asia
By David Hutt
The region is not immune from a trend we are witnessing globally.
ASEAN Launches First Traffic Police Forum in Vietnam
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first-ever ASEAN Traffic Police Forum was held in Hanoi.
Will Reburying Marcos Be Duterte's Downfall?
By Tom Smith
Anger at the glorification of an old dictator puts President Duterte in the firing line.