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ASEAN Summits Highlight Familiar Shortcomings

ASEAN Summits Highlight Familiar Shortcomings

By Sebastian Strangio
The bloc managed to adopt stronger language on the conflict in Myanmar, but remains adrift in the South China Sea.

In 2022, Cambodia Faces Challenging Turn at ASEAN’s Helm

In 2022, Cambodia Faces Challenging Turn at ASEAN’s Helm

By Heimkhemra Suy
During its upcoming chairmanship, the country faces a host of daunting challenges. But the year will bring opportunities, too.
Southeast Asian Nations Need to Settle Spratly Disputes: Retired Judge

Southeast Asian Nations Need to Settle Spratly Disputes: Retired Judge

By Sebastian Strangio
A retired Philippine Supreme Court Justice Antonio says that the three nations should submit themselves to voluntary legal arbitration.

Is a China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Likely in 2021?

Is a China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Likely in 2021?

By Huynh Tam Sang
Things look promising for an expansion of ASEAN-China ties – but some formidable hurdles remain.

ASEAN Is Failing On The South China Sea Issue

ASEAN Is Failing On The South China Sea Issue

By Phar Kim Beng
As China continues its militarization of the vital seaway, most Southeast Asian nations remain mired in their own problems.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

At ASEAN Meetings, US, China Spar Over Maritime Disputes

At ASEAN Meetings, US, China Spar Over Maritime Disputes

By Sebastian Strangio
The alternating diplomatic salvos highlight to degree to which the South China Sea has become a flashpoint of superpower tensions.

South China Sea Minilateralism: Between Opportunities and Limits

South China Sea Minilateralism: Between Opportunities and Limits

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While joint activities between regional states are no doubt significant, they need to be kept in perspective relative to broader trends.
Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity in Focus With Naval Exchange

Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity in Focus With Naval Exchange

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted an often-overlooked confidence-building mechanism between the two Southeast Asian states.

Another First for Vietnam-Brunei Naval Ties

Another First for Vietnam-Brunei Naval Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit of a Brunei Navy vessel to Danang marked yet another first for that aspect of the bilateral relationship.

Should Malaysia Rename its Part of the South China Sea?

Should Malaysia Rename its Part of the South China Sea?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Public discussion of the proposal belies the challenges inherent in adopting it as well as Malaysia’s own approach to the question.

What Did the ASEAN Defense Chiefs Meeting in Singapore Achieve?

What Did the ASEAN Defense Chiefs Meeting in Singapore Achieve?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some of the key developments and initiatives discussed.
Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs

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.

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