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ASEAN
Shangri-La Dialogue: Making ASEAN Relevant
By John Lee
The bloc has a role in keeping the regional peace, but it must overcome its tendency to paralysis.
Southeast Asia Retreats From Democracy
By Zachary Keck
After decades of greater democratization, a new report says that democracy is in retreat throughout ASEAN.
China, Vietnam, and the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Patrick Cronin about the current tensions and the repercussions for China, Vietnam, and ASEAN.
Philippines, Vietnam Reject Xi's Warning Against Military Alliances
By Tyler Roney
Vietnam and the Philippines are growing closer together over Beijing's claims and provocations.
In Face-Offs with China, Vietnam, Philippines Grow Closer
By Shannon Tiezzi
Facing a heated clash with China, Vietnam is stepping up cooperation with other claimants in the South China Sea.
Solving Intra-ASEAN South China Sea Disputes
By Zachary Keck
It’s time for the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei to resolve their own territorial disputes.
China's Oil Rig Gambit: South China Sea Game-Changer?
By Carl Thayer
China's placement of a state-owned oil rig in the South China Sea was unexpected, provocative and illegal.
ASEAN Leaders Summit to Take Place Amid South China Sea Concerns
By Ankit Panda
ASEAN leaders will meet this weekend and China will be at the top of the agenda.
US, Japan to Boost ASEAN Maritime Security
By Scott Cheney-Peters
Hidden in the U.S.-Japan joint statement was a pledge to help Southeast Asia enhance its maritime surveillance.
Reducing Tensions in East Asia
By Tsuneo Akaha
Historical grievances have China, Japan, Korea and Russia at an impasse. How might they move beyond it?
ASEAN and UN Peacekeeping
By Carl Thayer
ASEAN will slowly develop and evolve regional peacekeeping coordination capacity.
Asia-Pacific Has Seven of the World’s Top 20 Global Cities
By Shannon Tiezzi
East Asia has a high number of global cities, according to a biannual ranking, while ASEAN and South Asia lag behind.