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ASEAN
Vietnam Gradually Warms Up to US Military
The gradual evolution of U.S.-Vietnamese political and defense ties reflects Hanoi’s caution.
ReCAAPing Asia's Fight Against Pirates
ReCAAP is Asia’s mechanism to fight maritime piracy and an example of successful multilateralism.
Burma's President Will Not Run In 2015 Elections
Thein Sein has chosen not to run in the 2015 elections. Can Myanmar find a visionary leader to replace him?
China-ASEAN Joint Development Overshadowed by South China Sea
China has made much of deals it’s signed with ASEAN. There’s less here than meets the eye.
Malaysia to Establish Marine Corps and South China Sea Naval Base
By Zachary Keck
Nearly 2 Million Packs of Contraband Cigarettes Seized in Singapore
Also: Myanmar bombing spree continues, 49 dead in Laos plane crash. Friday ASEAN links.
China’s New Regional Security Treaty With ASEAN
Beijing establishes strategic partnerships with two ASEAN nations and proposes a new region-wide treaty.
India Rebukes Beijing on South China Sea
India’s PM Singh appeared to side with ASEAN against China at the East Asian Summit.
Former Malaysian PM: Government Should Censor Internet Smut
Also: An ASEAN haze monitoring system has been announced. Thursday ASEAN links.
NBA in Manila: Rockets, Pacers, and Larry Bird Arrive in the Philippines
Also: Hong Kong journalists have been removed from APEC. Tuesday ASEAN links.
The Battle for Influence in Southeast Asia
China, South Korea and Japan are all vying for influence in ASEAN, which will be on full display next week.
Malaysian PM Najib Razak Warns of the Battle for Islam
Najib Razak has called for Muslims to turn away from extremism in an impassioned speech at the UN.