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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.
Negotiating Peace in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
A quick look at peace efforts in Thailand, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
ASEAN and the Need for Consensus
By Shin Kawashima
Media reports that assume that ASEAN members lack agency are getting it wrong.
Indonesia Ratifies Maritime Treaty
By Prashanth Parameswaran
MLC ratification said to help in formulating national policy and secure seafarer rights.
Will Cambodia’s Rulers Be Dragged to Court?
By Luke Hunt
The murder of a government critic may be added to the regime’s growing list of transgressions.
Cambodia, China Deepen War on Financial Crimes
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries want to boost collaboration in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
Vietnam: A 'Pivot to Asia' for France?
By Quoc-Thanh Nguyen
What to expect from Francois Hollande's state visit to Vietnam.
Obama Cancels Scheduled Meeting With Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
By Ankit Panda
The meeting would have been the first between the two leaders since Duterte's inauguration.
Can Kofi Annan’s Commission Solve the Rohingya Conundrum?
By Nehginpao Kipgen
A new advisory commission, led by Annan, will seek a lasting solution to tensions in Rakhine state.
Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom?
By Mong Palatino
A problematic provision sheds light on a thorny issue.
Death Penalty Hangs Over Duterte’s Indonesia Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The case of Mary Jane Veloso puts the Philippine president in an awkward position.
In Getting Rich, Myanmar Must Not Forget Its Poor
By Hanna Hindstrom
Economic development must not come at the expense of those less fortunate.
Malaysia-Thailand Meeting: Border Woes Expected to Dominate
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Border issues will be at the center of talks during Malaysian premier Najib Razak's visit to Thailand.