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Wiranto: war criminal or political moderate?

Juggling the interests of reformers and hardliners a key legacy.

Duterte a law unto himself

As a populist, Duterte’s erosion of the rule of law is no surprise.

A vague vote and uncertain future

The ambiguous meanings behind Thailand’s referendum result.

Violence in Thailand’s Deep South

Will we see more violence from Deep South insurgents?

Rights in the firing line

After the latest round of executions for drugs crimes, is there hope for human rights in Jokowi's Indonesia?

A storm of bullets, a wave of apathy

Duterte is gaining in the war on drugs, but at a terrifying cost to Filipino society.

Emergencies and executions under Jokowi

So-called national emergencies give President no right to breach human rights.

Thai blasts a wake-up call for peace?

Latest attacks may relate to stalled peace talks between insurgents and state.

Bombs, facts, and myths in southern Thailand

There's good reason to distrust the junta's official line on latest blasts.

Two suspects in Thailand’s blasts

Why Malay insurgents and radical Red Shirts may be the culprits.

Poor Filipinos’ lives don’t seem to matter

Duterte’s war on drugs is also a war on class.

When trade worlds collide

Australia leaves itself short changed in efforts to unlock Indonesia's economy.