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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.
Bersih 4.0 and People Power
By Khoo Ying Hooi
Malaysia sees another major act of civil disobedience, as pressure on the BN grows.
Southeast Asia’s Color Protests
By Mong Palatino
Malaysia's protests have some colorful parallels in the region.
1 Suspect Arrested, 2 More Sought in Bangkok Bombing
By Shannon Tiezzi
Two of the suspects are foreigners, believed to be Turkish.
Malaysia’s Economy Faces Severe Strain
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Malaysia now faces economic challenges that go far beyond the impact of any Chinese slowdown.
Bangkok Bombing Spotlights Uyghur Woes in Southeast Asia
By Michael Clarke
Uyghurs have become a thorny issue for Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations in their relations with China.
Interview: Malaysia’s Politics Amid the 1MDB Scandal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Bridget Welsh about Malaysia’s corruption scandal and its implications for the country.
Asia's Refugee Policy Vacuum
By Dr. Amy Nethery
The broad absence of asylum policy in the region is alarming and needs to be rectified.
Singapore Gears Up for its September 11 Election
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state’s next general election will be a key test for its ruling party.
The Truth About Myanmar's New Discriminatory Laws
By Michael Caster
The euphemistically-termed “Protection of Race and Religion” bills raise serious questions about the country's future.
Philippine Nationalism and the South China Sea
By Alexandre Dor
Manila's South China Sea strategy is more about strengthening national unity than changing China’s behavior.
Who Will Claim Responsibility for the Recent Bangkok Bombing?
By Luke Hunt
Responsibility, where it has been claimed, has at times lagged actual terrorist attacks.
Happening Now: Ask Us Anything on Southeast Asia!
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Join us over at Reddit’s Geopolitics forum and discuss the most recent developments in Southeast Asia and ASEAN.