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southeast asia
Watch Out China: Vietnam's Coast Guard Will Fight Back
By Ankit Panda
A new Vietnamese regulation will allow its coast guard to use weapons to deter and repel ships.
As Cambodia Approaches China Over the US, It Should Remember Machiavelli's Lessons
By Cheunboran Chanborey
Cambodia approaches China, leaving the United States in the dust. Can it retain its freedom?
India and Myanmar Deepen Defense Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
India and Myanmar will expand defense cooperation and work on monitoring insurgent activity along their border.
Cambodia’s Strategic China Alignment
By Cheunboran Chanborey
A number of factors are driving Cambodia's strategic convergence with China.
No, China Is Not Reclaiming Land in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
Rather, China is slowly excising the maritime heart out of Southeast Asia.
Glimpses of Cambodia's French Past
By Poppy McPherson
Cambodia's foremost filmmaker discusses his new documentary about colonialism.
Post-Censorship, Myanmar’s Literary World Awakens
By Poppy McPherson
In Mandalay, hundreds gathered to hear talks by Burmese and international authors.
Singapore's Defense Budget Climbs 5.7 Percent
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Singapore's defense minister is worried about hybrid warfare and wants to remake the military.
Australia and Vietnam Enhance Their Comprehensive Partnership
By Carl Thayer
Both sides also agreed to raise bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in the future.
The Philippines and Vietnam Forge a Strategic Partnership
By Carl Thayer
Could this form the basis of multilateral maritime security cooperation?
4 US Littoral Combat Ships to Operate out of Singapore by 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The controversial naval vessel will also participate in a military exercise off the coast of South Korea next month.
Asian Geopolitical Trends in 2015
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors kick off 2015 with a discussion of the geopolitical trends to watch in the Asia-Pacific.