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A Jokowi presidency is a win for Indonesia's democracy. But Indonesia got lucky by having Jokowi in the race, writes Liam Gammon.

It may be old, but it is still gold! New Mandala gives you everything you need to know about Indonesia's newly inaugurated president, Joko Widodo.

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly highlights some recent essays on Indonesia and Thailand

In this photo-essay, Ray Yen explores an informal settlement in Jakarta during the age of Jokowi

The Rolling Stones of Malaysia's opposition is here. Don't forget to catch them at a city near you.

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly chews over the hiring policies of fast food stores

A new book shows how regional organisations like ASEAN are helping spread human rights in Asia.

Robert Talcoth examines the tricky matter of quantifying support for Thailand's competing political movements

Michael Vatikiotis suggests that for established elites it's their replaceability in a democratic system that is hardest to swallow

Timothy Daniels provides a response to Clive Kessler's article noting that context is important in understanding the basis of religious violence.

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang argues that without a serious overhaul, the police will remain a dangerous tool for governments, elected or not

Jean-Philippe Leblond suggests that military moves need to be tightly monitored by academics, journalists and activists