In the first of a series, Luke Corbin takes a close look at cinematic Aung San Suu Kyi and "regressive, colonialist" representations of her country
Conversations after Lashio
Matt Schissler reflects on recent violence in Myanmar and the changing nature of political discussions
The Myanmar-Kachin truce
Nicholas Farrelly strikes a cautiously optimistic note after news of a new truce in northern Myanmar
What caused the Mae Surin fire?
One month after 38 people were killed in a fire at Mae Surin refugee camp in Thailand's Mae Hong Son province, disturbing theories about the cause of the blaze are emerging.
Thai spirits not welcome in Myanmar
A report from Rangoon that Thai spirits are encountering resistance in their efforts to extend their power into Myanmar.
Colonialism and ethnic conflict in Burma
Sai Latt argues that wherever colonial attitudes and actions are found, they deserve to be fundamentally challenged
Podcasts from the 2013 Myanmar Update
Audio recordings are now available from the Myanmar Update Conference held at the ANU in March 2013
Flags: Old and new
Nicholas Farrelly writes that national flags are often considered sacred and thus eternal. But they can change.
Cross-border Shan: Naw Kham and Twet Nga Lu
Since modern borders were first established in the Mekong region, opportunists like Naw Kham have used them to pursue their own economic and political agendas.
On Myanmar’s plural society
In the wake of recent religious violence, Patrick Jory asks whether the problem in Burma is that people "mix but do not combine"
Everyday ethnic tensions in Myanmar
Violence in Myanmar connects to a widespread lack of understanding and trust between Buddhist and Muslim communities.
Tweeting from Myanmar Update 2013
New Mandala co-founder and Myanmar Update co-convenor Nicholas Farrelly provides a quick overview of how to follow proceedings.
Myanmar Update 2013, updated
The 2013 Myanmar/Burma Update Conference is just around the corner. This post has all the key details.
Hundreds of bags of fish
This micro-post uses an image from the Sittwe fish market to illustrate some of the town's food security concerns.
Build ’em up
Nicholas Farrelly observes that while construction fever has taken hold, complaints about Yangon hotels must be at an all time high.
Forced disappearance in Southeast Asia
Join members of the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific to mark the anniversary of Somchai Neelaphaijit’s disappearance through a discussion of forced disappearance in Southeast Asia.
Thoughts from Seat 1D
In another micro-post, Nicholas Farrelly briefly considers the Myanmar bus network and its peculiar charms.
On the eve of a tourist boom
This micro-post offers a few quick reflections on the prospects for tourism in Karen State.
Fast food and rapid change
In this micro-post, part of a series by Nicholas Farrelly, the New Mandala co-founder nibbles at the issue of quick eats in Myanmar.
Gazing into Sittwe prison
In this micro-post, Nicholas Farrelly offers a brief glimpse from 300 feet above the Rakhine State as a plane wobbles in to land.
Myanmar idols and market-place paraphernalia
Nicholas Farrelly presents a micro-post about culture, commerce and competition in eastern Myanmar.
Details on 2013 Myanmar Update
On 15-16 March the Australian National University will host the 2013 Myanmar/Burma Update Conference. You can register online to attend.
Interview with Myanmar labour activist Su Su Nway
Stepehen Campbell interviews Ma Su Su Nway, a prominent Yangon-based labour activist and National League for Democracy party member.
Upakhut in Malaysia
Arahant Upaggutta, who is believed to be still abiding in the ocean, has helped many people to overcome their troubles and problems.