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Thailand’s social media battleground

Robert Talcoth argues that in Thailand social media has the potential of becoming another tool of oppression

Fascist assemblages in Cambodia and Myanmar

Tim Frewer examines the rise of extreme Buddhism and ethno-nationalism across the Southeast Asian region

Saw John Bwe Lah’s funeral

Funeral of 103 year old Saw John Bwe Lah offers Gerard McCarthy a glimpse into a central Myanmar Karen community

Assess Lee Kuan Yew? Which one?

Michael Barr draws our attention to key issues in the Lee Kuan Yew era

Lee Kuan Yew’s political legacy – a matter of trust

Bridget Welsh reflects on the political legacy of Lee Kuan Yew.

Dissent and repression persist in Myanmar

Trevor Wilson examines Myanmar's recent violence and whether it will derail the reform process.

Myanmar’s brutal crackdown: who is in charge?

An inside look at Myanmar's response to student protests and what it says about the country's democratic transition.

Discipline and duty

Matt Schissler reports on student protests, violence and social media in Yangon.

Jokowi: modern man of the people or divine clown?

From high hopes to dashed expectations - Joko Widodo's aura is already tainted.

Laclau and populism in Malaysia

Alwyn Lau suggests that populism is effective for mobilisation but not for building meaningful relationship.

IIS Quran distribution – one response

Joshua Woo outlines reasons why Malaysian Christians should accept the Quran given to them.

Academic freedom in Thailand

With the summary dismissal of Dr. Somsak Jeamteerasakul by Thammasat University, a new campaign has been launched