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Will current levels of caution on Bumiputera policies persist, or will the new government seize the opportunity to reform? Will it remain fearful of being accused of sidelining Malays, or will it make Malays more capable and competitive?

By drawing stricter boundaries between what is ‘Islamic’ and ‘un-Islamic’, and between who is ‘Malay’ and ‘non-Malay’, the anxiety about 'Malay unity' is addressed in a post-May 9 Malaysia.

Livestream the annual in-depth updates on Indonesia's politics and economy.

How does one channel an intimate politics of caring without reinforcing the practices of patronage and clientelism?

Do Filipinos really look to America for ideas about the 'good life'?

In the first episode of Thailand Unsettled, Puangthong Pawakapan tackles the theme of "the military", narrowing in on the Internal Security Operations Command

Jayeel Cornelio and Erron Media explore how religious perceptions feeds into Duterte's popularity.

A heroine of the Indonesian independence movement emerges from behind her husband's shadow

Aid-supported 'participatory recess' programs are promoting healthier communication between MPs and constituents. But it won't transform politics unless parties sign on wholesale.

Progressives may hope that Ma’ruf’s conservatism will be checked by realpolitik.

A discussion on the state of academic freedom in Thailand, and what Australian scholars can do to show solidarity with Thai colleagues.

Craig Reynolds overviews the contingent, context-dependent nature of academic freedom in Thailand.