Archives

Waking up to Myanmar’s new normal

After their election win, the NLD grapples with competition and policy, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

Malaysia’s slide into the UMNO abyss

Move from authoritarian towards totalitarian UMNO rule can't be halted, writes Manjit Bhatia.

ASEAN adjusts to a new democratic phenomenon

Why the region should welcome Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar's new government.

Dealing with militarisation in Myanmar

What will change Myanmar's long reliance on armed forces?

ANU seeks Burmese language lecturer

Exciting new teaching opportunity at ANU.

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.

Photo: Iker Etxebarria Urkaregi on flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/etxebaiker/

What is “Islamism”?

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