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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.
A Second Look at the Bangkok Blast
By P. M. Yeophantong
As the Thai police struggle to find new leads in the case, speculation about the perpetrators has been rampant.
Critical Singapore Elections ‘Soon,’ Says Prime Minister
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state premier offers a further hint that polls will be held before too long.
Whither Regional Cooperation in Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis?
By Penelope Mathew
Collaboration is notably lacking. Here's one approach governments can take.
Is East Timor Now a Rich Country?
By Mong Palatino
Superficial rankings should not distract from the significant obstacles the country is yet to overcome.
Vietnam Warns of Coming Economic Bombshell for Mainland Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
A recent ominous message from Hanoi should be taken seriously.
Vietnam ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Indonesia’s War on Illegal Fishing
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Hanoi registers its concerns to Jakarta again following a mass public sinking.
Thailand’s Junta Reshuffles its Cabinet Amid Uncertainty
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move aims to quell growing economic anxieties.
Myanmar’s 'Black Ribbon Movement 2015': The Tip of the Iceberg
By Phyu Phyu Thin Zaw
The Black Ribbon Movement 2015 is representative of the need for change in Myanmar’s healthcare administration.
Towards A Real Solution to Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis
By Antje Missbach
A true resolution demands more than empty rhetoric.
Indonesia Sinks 34 Foreign Ships in War on Illegal Fishing
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Jakarta’s latest mass public sinking.
Interview: Analyzing Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Dr. Zachary Abuza about the August 17 deadly bomb blast in Bangkok and its implications.
What’s Behind Thailand’s Deadly Bomb Blast?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An explosion has killed at least 16 people.