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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 Trouble with Vietnam’s Cyber Security Law
By Michael L. Gray
The country’s efforts in the cyber domain appear to be misdirected.
What a China Hard Landing Means for Vietnam
By Luke Hunt
The consequences could be dire for the Southeast Asian state.
The Truth About Anti-Vietnam Sentiment in Cambodia
By David Hutt
A closer look at a subject that often does not get enough sustained attention.
ASEAN's Islamic State Conundrum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As the campaign against the group intensifies in the Middle East, Southeast Asia is reacting with predictable ambivalence.
A Serious Concern Over the First Use of E-Voting in Thailand
By Jittip Mongkolnchaiarunya
If not implemented transparently, the initial e-voting system in Thailand may trigger internal political conflict.
What ASEAN Can Learn from Thailand’s Student Massacre
By Mong Palatino
Lessons for the region from the 1976 Thammasat University massacre.
Violence Erupts in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
By Caleb Quinley
A closer look at the latest burst of conflict in a troubled region of the country.
The Future of Thai Civil-Military Relations: In Desperate Need of Legitimacy
By Adam Wunische
What role will the Royal Thai Armed Forces play in Thai politics in the future? Here are four scenarios.
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
By Luke Hunt
A new report sheds light on a disturbing trend.
Singapore Unveils New ASEAN Cyber Initiative
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state steps up efforts to promote regional cooperation in the cyber domain.
After Thai King Bhumibol's Death, Succession May Be Delayed
By Ankit Panda
Will Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn step up as Thailand's next monarch?