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Beijing will race to catch up in South Sea dispute

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CHINA

Chinese construction work on South China Sea reefs.

ASEAN-UK post-Brexit ties are likely to grow

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ASEAN/UK

This follows the June 23 'Brexit' referendum, in which 52% of those voting called for the government to organise the United Kingdom's exit from the EU. The vote and subsequent…

US brown water navy will be a key asset for Asia pivot

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UNITED STATES

The US Navy's reorientation to the needs of the Asia-Pacific region.

North Korea-South-east Asia ties face headwinds

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NORTH KOREA-SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Last week, Pyongyang and Kuala Lumpur imposed travel bans against each other’s citizens following the February 13 murder in Malaysia of Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim…

US Jerusalem move could risk South-east Asia security

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA-US

All but one of the ASEAN governments voted in favour of the resolution; the Philippines abstained. South-east Asian leaders are attempting to walk a difficult line, seeking to…

South China Sea military moves may precede escalation

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CHINA

New military activities in the South China Sea.

ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…

Policy gaps to test South-east Asia-US security ties

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA-US

Both documents will reflect Trump’s emphasis on military solutions to foreign policy problems, which has also been evident from his appointment of several former high-ranking…

South-east Asia is growing arms market for South Korea

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Except for Myanmar and Cambodia, which are subject to Western arms embargoes, the region is a buyer’s market. South Korea has become its largest supplier of arms. Meanwhile…

ASEAN region neutrality in US-China rivalry has limits

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ASEAN

The region’s states try to avoid being drawn in, individually and under the aegis of ASEAN. If tensions between Washington and Beijing were to get out of hand, they could come…