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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.

Regional responses to Rohingya exclusion

ASEAN misses an opportunity to show leadership, suggests Nicholas Farrelly.

Malaysia’s refugee shame

It is time for Malaysia to respect human dignity and treat asylum seekers better.

Stability and stagnation under SBY

Living with the legacies of Indonesia's 'moderating president'.

Visions of Myanmar, old and new

Stunning images capture change and continuity in the Southeast Asian nation.

Always the ballot bridesmaid: supporters of Singapore's Workers' Party at a rally. Photo by Abdul Rahman on flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/wp-2011-rallies/

Breaking the mould: Singapore elections 2015

Stale politics to get fresh in ballot defined by key battlegrounds, new contenders and old issues.

People eat at Yangon's KFC. Photo by AFP.

Myanmar’s middle-class bulge

Asia's newest middle class will set the pace of political change in Myanmar, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

Photo by NeilsPhotography on flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/neilspicys/

Celebrating 50 years of Indonesia research at ANU

Indonesia Project marks major anniversary with series of special events.

The Edge Media Group publisher and group CEO Ho Kay Tat says it was a duty to pursue the truth after uncovering documents relating to 1MDB. Photo by Malaysian Insider.

Malaysia is cracking up and cracking down

Media ban for alleged corruption reporting another nail in the coffin for Malaysian politics.

Dare to dream big

Waking up to the realities of the Australia-Indonesia relationship.