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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.
Thailand Cuts 2015 Economic Growth Forecast
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Revised figures compound anxieties about Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.
Malaysia Nabs Terror Suspects Amid Rising Islamic State Threat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Police step up patrols following threats issued by Western embassies.
Thailand’s Military Junta is Clueless about Economic Policy
By Anthony Kleven
Prayuth’s government is failing to reverse the country’s economic decline.
Averting a China-Vietnam Military Clash
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The risk of confrontation is rising, and Washington should help defuse tensions.
Indonesia Warns of Islamic State Threat from Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Counterterrorism chief sounds alarm on foreign fighter threat.
More Foreigners Kidnapped in Southern Philippines
By Luke Hunt
Law and order continues to be a problem in the country's south.
How Thailand’s Military Junta Tried to ‘Adjust My Attitude’ in Detention
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Pravit Rojanaphruk recounts his recent "attitude adjustment" under the country’s ruling junta.
Leading Philippine Presidential Candidate Unveils Platform
By Mong Palatino
A brief look at Grace Poe's platform.
Myanmar's Electoral Landscape: Vibrant, But Uncertain
By Phuong Nguyen
As Myanmar approaches a historic election, things appear stable, though uncertainty persists.
Indonesia Defends its Foreign Policy Record under Jokowi
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi dismisses criticism of Jakarta’s ‘narrow nationalism’ in a key speech in Washington.
Malaysia, Indonesia Boost Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move comes amid rising Islamic State threat in Southeast Asia.
Interview: Malaysia’s Political Turmoil and the Role of the United States
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Nurul Izzah Anwar about Malaysian politics and the country's ties with the United States.