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War in ASEAN’s troubled waters

Hunter Marston argues that conflict in the highly contested South China Sea can be avoided.

Witch hunts and woe in Malaysia

As the 1MDB scandal rolls on, the rule of law is being steamrolled, writes Manjit Bhatia.

Flooded Kalay in Sagaing Region at its worst. Photo by BBC Burmese.

Dealing with disaster in Myanmar

Can the country meet the threats of climate change and natural disaster?

Getting up close and personal with Indonesia

Forget the suits! Sport, 'walkabouts' and selfies will save Australia-Indonesia relations.

Facebook and Myanmar’s two floods

Chit Win explains the confluence of social media and natural disaster.

Reading the tea leaves of 1MDB

Meredith Weiss on whether Malaysia can clean up its messy 'money politics'.

Malaysia’s long history of financial scandals

Corruption scandals like 1MDB are no surprise if you look at the history of Malaysian politics, writes Tom Pepinsky.

Solutions for Malaysia’s long-suffering refugees

Why asylum seekers must have formal recognition and the right to work.

The centre of the neighbourhood

Nicholas Farrelly argues that, for Myanmar, an appreciation of geography should come first.

Hopes for democracy in Thailand

Student-led protest could help break long-term political stalemate, writes Tyrell Haberkorn.

Thailand fishing fleets have profited from human trafficking. Photo by Borja Sanchez-Trillo/Getty Images.

Thailand’s human trafficking won’t stop

The latest US report card will do little to solve a sordid situation, writes Zachary Abuza.

Malaysia’s refugee policy leaves lives in limbo

Consistency and coordination key to helping asylum seekers.