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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 Tough Year for Southeast Asia's Opposition Parties
By Mong Palatino
Opposition figures across the region have faltered this year.
Philippine Peace Deal Suffers Another Blow
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Senate fails to pass a key bill, leaving the peace process hanging in the balance
The Truth About India’s Militant Strike in Myanmar
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New Delhi’s operation is much less novel or controversial than some have claimed.
Cambodia’s Slow Power Transfer Begins with Death of Chea Sim
By Luke Hunt
The passing of a key political figure could signal the start of positioning for the next generation.
The Trouble With Indonesia’s New Counterterrorism Command
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new anti-terror squad could raise old concerns in the country.
Can Laos Lead ASEAN in 2016?
By Edmund Sim
A look ahead at Vientiane's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship next year.
Malaysia Responds to China’s South China Sea Intrusion
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country reacts strongly to Beijing's incursion into its waters.
China’s White Paper: Implications for Southeast Asia
By Laura Southgate
How might other South China Sea claimants responds to China’s maritime strategy?
UNESCO's Great Barrier Reef Decision Has Much Wider Ramifications
By Luke Hunt
An Australian plan, if accepted, could form a pan-ASEAN/Pacific blueprint.
Japan, Philippines Strengthen Strategic Partnership
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo and Manila give their close relationship a further boost.
Specter of Instability Rising Again in Thailand
By Shawn W. Crispin
New rounds of confrontation seem more likely than long-term reconciliation.
Singapore's New Drone Regulations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state launches one-stop online portal for permit applications.