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Making sense of the rule of law

The clash between the rule of law and law and order in Myanmar's courts.

Glimpses of Myanmar

Powerful images capture everyday reality of political and social change.

A must read on Myanmar

New edition of Andrew Selth's select bibliography of Myanmar now available.

Rohingya stalemate tests Myanmar

In his Myanmar Times column this week Nicholas Farrelly examines anti-Rohingya sentiment

PM Najib remarks on Rohingya

Nicholas Farrelly offers a quick summary of the Malaysian Prime Minister's remarks at #29APR.

Democracy worship in Thailand

Simplistic arguments are in danger of neglecting the complexities of democracy and ignoring roadblocks to its ‘return’.

New Mandala appoints new editor

Today we announce the appointment of James Giggacher as editor of New Mandala

Rohingya as a regional conundrum

Nicholas Farrelly suggests that Myanmar's reputation is being damaged by its response to the Rohingya crisis

Rohingya crisis: nothing from nothing

Friday's summit in Bangkok achieved little. It also shows that states that can’t help others, can’t help themselves.

Indonesia and the Rohingya: de-legitimising democracy?

How the Asian migrant crisis is putting democratic credentials to the test.

Naypyitaw stories: from street trader to hotel manager

Olivia Cable talks to a 26-year-old about how he made his life in Myanmar's capital.

Islam and the state in Myanmar

Melissa Crouch on the politics of belonging in Myanmar and the need to reframe understanding of the nation’s Muslim populations.