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![Why the New China-Singapore Defense Agreement Matters Why the New China-Singapore Defense Agreement Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-china-singapore-defense.jpg)
Why the New China-Singapore Defense Agreement Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the gains in the new pact may seem modest, they nonetheless deserve attention.
![ASEAN’s False US-China Choice: Rhetoric and Reality ASEAN’s False US-China Choice: Rhetoric and Reality](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-638px-asean_flags.jpg)
ASEAN’s False US-China Choice: Rhetoric and Reality
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An overemphasis on Southeast Asia’s false choice between Washington and Beijing grossly oversimplifies regional realities.
![Why the First China-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters Why the First China-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-638px-asean_flags.jpg)
Why the First China-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As the maritime field training component of the inaugural drills kick off this week, a look at the significance of the engagement.
![Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-philippines-china-warship.jpg)
Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Advances at a recent meeting are much more modest than suggested and conceal the significant challenges that remain.
![What’s Behind the New China-ASEAN Maritime Exercise? What’s Behind the New China-ASEAN Maritime Exercise?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-philippines-china-warship.jpg)
What’s Behind the New China-ASEAN Maritime Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The fact that an old idea is finally set to become a reality reflects broader changes underway in the region.
![China Conducts Joint Patrol With ASEAN Mekong States China Conducts Joint Patrol With ASEAN Mekong States](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-25_10-18-40.jpg)
China Conducts Joint Patrol With ASEAN Mekong States
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The 63rd iteration of the Mekong joint patrols took place last week.
![What’s Next for China-Philippines Military Ties? What’s Next for China-Philippines Military Ties?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-china-philippines.jpg)
What’s Next for China-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where defense ties are and where they might be headed.
![China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-confuciuspic.jpg)
China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new project spotlights Beijing’s use of these institutions within broader ASEAN-China ties.
![The Truth About China’s Indonesia South China Sea Tantrum The Truth About China’s Indonesia South China Sea Tantrum](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-indonesia-south-china-sea.jpg)
The Truth About China’s Indonesia South China Sea Tantrum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing’s displeasure is all too predictable and far from convincing.
![Will a China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct Really Matter? Will a China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct Really Matter?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-indonesia-south-china-sea.jpg)
Will a China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct Really Matter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As we hear an agreement being talked up, it’s worth being clear about what it means.
![What Was the First Special US-ASEAN Meeting Under Trump Really About? What Was the First Special US-ASEAN Meeting Under Trump Really About?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-asean.jpg)
What Was the First Special US-ASEAN Meeting Under Trump Really About?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An important recent engagement between the two sides was more than just about North Korea.
![The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-17_16-17-00.jpg)
The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Beijing has made inroads in addressing some concerns, the true structural challenges for the initiative remain.