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The last king of Thailand?

Chatwadee Rose Amornpat on why Thailand's monarchy needs to change.

ASEAN’s community moving in circles

Regional organisation continues to stumble in its quest for further integration.

Vietnam: Israel’s closest ASEAN partner

Growing ties could help narrow Vietnam's development gap.

Turning the tide on Thailand’s human trafficking

Will reform initiatives be able to stop a dangerous trade?

Can democratic Myanmar lead ASEAN?

Myanmar could present a fresh challenge in a region where non-democratic norms have prevailed.

Civilization at what cost?

Marking 500 years of Portuguese presence in East Timor.

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What is “Islamism”?

Clive Kessler charts the rise of political Islam and what it means today.

Southeast Asian snapshots

Mish Khan brings you your weekly dose of WTF from Southeast Asia.

The tour group and the vote

Soaking up a historic moment in modern-day Myanmar.

Wielding the pen as a torch for freedom

As free speech in Malaysia is muzzled, Michael Vatikiotis reports from one event where people are speaking out.

Poor returns

Seven key reasons ethnic parties polled poorly in Myanmar's election.

Keeping afloat after the ‘red wave’

Battered by the ballot, can Myanmar's ethnic parties bounce back?