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ASEAN
Beware China’s ‘Barbarian Handlers’
By William Choong
A recent appeal by a senior PLA officer should be read with appropriate caveats in mind.
Assessing Southeast Asia in the 2010s: 5 Big Strategic Trends and How They May Shape the 2020s
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at five major developments that shaped the subregion in the decade.
Termsak Chalermpalanupap on ASEAN’s Year in Review
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Assessing the outcomes of the 2019 ASEAN summits.
ASEAN Smart City Network: Thinking Beyond Ceremonial Paradiplomacy
By Ario Bimo Utomo
Can ASEAN support the growth of "smart" cities?
US Defense Secretary Highlights Vietnam as Partner Against Chinese Influence
By Steven Stashwick
During a recent trip to Vietnam, the U.S. defense secretary also announced the transfer of an ex-U.S. Coast Guard cutter to the Vietnamese coast guard.
India Must Look Beyond ASEAN in Regional Security
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
In recognition of ASEAN’s limitations, New Delhi must also continue to strengthen its ties with other institutions, frameworks, and countries as well.
What Does ASEAN’s Evolving Approach to the South China Sea Issue Mean for Vietnam?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Though the regional grouping continues to have difficulties on the issue, it nonetheless remains important to Hanoi’s calculations.
South China Sea: The Disputes and Southeast Asia’s Culture of International Law
By Pham Ngoc Minh Trang
Disputes in the South China Sea are not as complicated as they may seem.
The Growing Importance of ADMM Plus for South Korea
By Saeme Kim
Participation in ADMM Plus activities create a norm of addressing security threats collectively -- a critical move for South Korea.
Getting Digital IDs Right in Southeast Asia
By Nabila Hassan
Countries in Southeast Asia are racing to implement digital IDs, but governments must proceed with caution.
Moon’s ASEAN Trip Reinforces New Southern Policy
By Kyle Ferrier
The trip emphasized that Moon’s New Southern Policy is not short on substance.
Australia in ASEAN: An Ever-Floating Idea Without a Clear Case?
By Luke Hunt
While the idea has been advanced for years in certain circles, it remains unclear what this would actually achieve.