Articles by Ross Tapsell

Ross Tapsell reviews a new book on Malaysian politics ahead of the ANU Malaysia Update 2020 “Alternative Visions for Malaysia”.

Social media may be making Indonesia seem more politically polarised than it is.

On 'black campaigns', the Islamic vote, and upcoming presidential elections.

The resurgence of ‘old’ Mahathir against the Najib coalition has been matched with the ‘new’, the cheap smartphone.

Crackdowns on ‘fake news’ producers aren’t enough—Indonesian voters need better journalism and greater digital literacy.

Hailed as a game changer in the 2012 Jakarta polls, volunteer and social media campaigns are playing an increasingly ambiguous role in Indonesian politics.

Ross Tapsell reports on Australian PM's fly in, fly out visit to Jakarta.

In the wake of Malaysia's Bersih 4 rally, Ross Tapsell looks at the rise of drone journalism & social media in Southeast Asia.

Waking up to the realities of the Australia-Indonesia relationship.

Indonesia's oligarchs are flexing their muscles. But to what extent were they defeated by Jokowi in the first place?

Ross Tapsell examines the significance of foreign journalists being allowed into Indonesia's Papua provinces.

Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto responds to New Mandala regarding doubts about his commitment to democracy.