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“Never Again”: time to end genocide in Burma

The international community can no longer ignore the plight of Myanmar's Rohingya, writes Nancy Hudson-Rodd.

Flying the flag of reform?

The release of political prisoners in Papua raises more questions than answers.

Minorities and minority rights in Thailand

John Draper and David Streckfuss provide a timely introduction to the subject of minority rights and mapping of ethnolinguistic groups in Thailand.

Press freedom in Papua?

Ross Tapsell examines the significance of foreign journalists being allowed into Indonesia's Papua provinces.

Myanmar’s workers of the world

In his column this week at The Myanmar Times, Nicholas Farrelly offers some thoughts on Myanmar's millions of migrant workers

Succession and legitimacy: Vajiralongkorn and T├┤n Duc Thang

David Camroux compares Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn and T├┤n Duc Thang

Coins collected for Australian after comments on aid to Indonesia made by PM Tony Abbott.

Australia-Indonesia: the view from Jakarta

Pierre Marthinus on Canberra's clear lack of intellectual and cultural competence.

Najib’s taxing problem: The politics of Malaysia’s GST

Najib Razak should be careful, reminds Bridget Welsh, as excessive taxation has thrice led to rebellion in Malaysia.

The power of redemption

Can Jokowi recover from Australian and international outrage?

Small victory, systemic problems

Angie Ngoc Tran examines the causes and consequences of a recent strike of over 90,000 Vietnamese workers for social insurance justice.

Myanmar President Thein Sein leaves after delivering the opening address at this month's ASEAN summit. Photo by AFP.

Change you can depend on

In his Myanmar Times column this week, Nicholas Farrelly considers Myanmar's ever-shifting picture of reform

Shot through the heart

The case of drug offenders on death row shows that a lack of compassion in Indonesia and Australia wins the day (and ends lives).