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.

What we learn about the federalism debate from scholars of Philippine law.

An analytical summary of the proposed federal structure of government.

When formal institutions designed to enforce the constitutional order are weak, the Supreme Court may reprise its role as the enabler of authoritarianism.

In constitution making, process matters as much as content.

On colonial legacies and austerity economics.

Notes from a research trip interrupted by Indonesia’s most deadly earthquake in years.

What are the challenges and lessons of translating Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’ into Filipino?

A falsified version of Singaporean history has found resonance among the conservative fringe in Latin America.

Two leading scholars on the ideological and institutional legacies Pakatan Harapan inherits from the BN regime.

A look at historical census data yeilds little evidence of widespread illegal migration from Bangladesh.

On the Mamasapano clash and the exclusionary narratives it reinforced.

The dismissal of the case against Im Chaem highlights longstanding worries about the future viability of the ECCC.

Isla Winarto talks to PoP about the Indonesian Heritage Society's efforts to promote heritage conservation at Jakarta's Museum Tekstil

The NU Garis Lurus or 'true path NU' movement shows how the moderate stance of Indonesia's largest Islamic organisation is being internally contested.

New Mandala is looking for emerging Indonesian experts to write about Indonesia's biggest policy challenges in the lead up to the 2019 polls.

Thailand’s military government has passed an amendment to the Sangha Act that places the power to appoint and remove the twenty members of the Sangha Council, the highest governing body in the Thai Buddhist order, under the king’s power.

Nicole Curato talks to Clarke Jones about what the 'tough on crime' mentality looks like from inside the Philippine prison system.