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Millions of ‘likes’ but leadership lacking

Discussion online needs to be handled carefully for Myanmar's long-term success, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

The Kuala Lumpur logo controversy

Does a tacky logo point to the return of authoritarianism in Malaysia?

New Mandala co-founders Andrew Walker and Nicholas Farrelly.

New Mandala turns 10

“Blogging has opened up academia to larger and more varied audiences.” James Giggacher reports on how a military coup led to a revolution in connecting academic insight with the wider world.

Cambodia’s latest crackdown: an affair to remember

Ahead of key elections, dissenting voices are once again being silenced in Cambodia.

Some days in November

Why Nicholas Farrelly is circling 9 November 2020 as a day to watch.

Ending labour abuse at sea

Reform leads to dramatic changes in Thailand’s fisheries, but will it last?

Slavery and seafood

Is reform of fisheries and labour laws enough, asks Douglas Macfarlane.

Bringing democracy to Myanmar

Trevor Wilson looks at the factors and actors behind the nation's historic transition.

Confronting a violent past

Saskia Wieringa on ending sexual violence in Indonesia.

Remembering Depayin and other tragedies

Nicholas Farrelly reflects on the 13th anniversary of the attack on Aung San Suu Kyi's convoy.