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southeast asia
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.
Aquino Answers Corruption Charges With More Money
By Clint Richards
The president announces record budgets to pay for popular government programs and secure his legacy.
Southeast Asia Retreats From Democracy
By Zachary Keck
After decades of greater democratization, a new report says that democracy is in retreat throughout ASEAN.
South China Sea: Regional States Push Back Against China
By Carl Thayer
South China Sea claimant states have begun pushing back against China’s assertiveness.
Why Singapore Wants the F-35
By Carl Thayer
Singapore is studying the F-35B Lightning as part of its larger effort to gain air dominance in its neighborhood.
Indonesian Extremists Drawn To Syrian Conflict
By Ankit Panda
A new report elucidates the allure of the Syrian conflict to Islamic extremists from Indonesia.
US Warns China Against a South China Sea ADIZ
By Zachary Keck
The warning was part of a broader criticism of China's actions in the South China Sea.
John Kerry to Visit Vietnam and the Philippines This Week
By Zachary Keck
Following a quick trip to the Middle East, Kerry will visit the two Southeast Asian countries through next week.
Congress May Have Just Killed the Trans-Pacific Partnership
A bipartisan group of Congress members have come out against Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority.
Shutdown Forces Obama to Cancel Malaysia Trip, APEC May Be Next
The president may have to cancel his entire trip to Southeast Asia because of the U.S. government shutdown.
Hagel Explains his Southeast Asia Trip … On YouTube
Chuck Hagel takes to YouTube to explain his most recent trip to the region.