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Social media may be making Indonesia seem more politically polarised than it is.

Jokowi's statist developmentalism isn't perfect, but it's a realistic response to the political economy barriers that have held up private investment in infrastructure.

After five years of military rule, Thailand heads to the polling booths. Follow for live updates.

How will the 2019 elections bear upon violent conflict in the Deep South?

Voters are grateful for development projects, but aren’t giving Jokowi a pass for his human rights failures.

Vannessa Hearman on a Dutch exhibition on Bali that "packs a punch".

Disputes that mark this pragmatic alliance should worry Islamists that Prabowo may disregard their demands.

General Prayuth may lead a government after elections this month, but his authority within the armed forces has long been waning.

Prabowo Subianto’s running mate is playing the long game.

A new series of perspectives on the “Malaysia Baharu” from Malaysian scholars, activists, and policymakers.

Pakatan is using state enterprise as a tool of patronage just as well as Barisan.

Fishers have become emblematic of the "wong cilik" this election, but their political engagement remains fragmented and localised.