Common enemy: a hollow slogan for solidarity in Myanmar

...how to divide power between the NUG and the ethnic states, and protect sub-minorities within minority states?

Forum on strengthening primary health care in Indonesia: Lessons from COVID-19

This discussion brings together experts from the USA, Australia and Indonesia.

When to stop learning from Singapore: data, surveillance and Australian business

More data means more risk., and a system focused on control is not—it turns out—one that is particularly nimble or responsive.

When it comes to historical distortion, we cannot fight fire with fire

Brigading, cancelling, and piling on the Marcos family’s supporters have served a critical in defending historical truths.

“Let the land be”: culture, heritage, and economic development in Melaka

Lacking faith in public and private institutions the Kristang community is taking matters in its own hands.

Martial Law nostalgia and Ilocano youth: reimagining the Marcos legacy

Recounted experiences from elder generations in Ilocos clash with national facts, and young people have to choose between the two.

Myanmar studies academics decry SOAS Professor of Burmese Language post closure

Losing the position will end an important legacy of language scholarship and close opportunities for scholars interested in broader Burma/Myanmar studies.

Flipping the SCRIPT: Anwar seeks to repair his nation in postnormal times

The opposition leader's new book is a pitch to lead Malaysians as they set out together to repair their social fabric.

Buddhism and peace-building in Samlot District’s Kampong Lapov

Through Buddhist ceremonies, relations between perpetrators and victims from different places have been reconnected and restructured.

Acceptance starts from home: The role of families of LGBTI+ youth

Parent-led networks have created tremendous impact for the LGBTI+ movement in Asia.

After the Nong Bua Lamphu shooting, a need for grief-sensitive journalism

Evidence of inappropriate reporting on the Nong Bua Lamphu tragedy is rife.

The Yogyakartan Surrealism of Jokowi

Like the Yogyakartan surrealist, Jokowi’s leadership offers a dreamscape, relying much on the promise of the future.

A conversation about Vomit Girl: Mai Nguyen-Long talks to Elly Kent

Studying Vietnamese folkloric practices, the artist has crafted objects that reflect the aesthetics of creative subversion and resistance.

NBSEAS on “The Road to Dien Bien Phu: A History of the First War for Vietnam”

How were the Vietnamese communists able to achieve their remarkable victory over powerful French colonial forces?

Time to shift our focus on Indonesian communist studies?

Political actors' roles in regenerating the spectre of communism deserve closer attention.

Queering LGBT rights in Timor-Leste

If the state’s role as the protector of LGBT community rights is naturalised, the LGBT community may struggle to problematise state-sponsored “homonormativity” as a political strategy.

Azhar Harun: Speaker of the Lower House who descended to a ‘Government Lapdog’

There is an urgent need for a reform-oriented speaker to be appointed to combat toxic Malaysian parliamentary proceedings.

Public programs weekend: Our Grandfather Road

Interact with some of the most socially-engaged and topical art produced by contemporary artists both emerging and established from the region

Suffer the children: in Thailand, children risk sexual abuse by officials charged with their care

It is in the interests of conservative and progressive Thais to develop new cultural norms and effective legal sanctions to address sexual abuse.

Watch: Deepening the Australia-Indonesia relationship through study abroad & research collaboration

Four stories of success from ANU alumni who have been engaged in strengthening the Australia-Indonesia relationship.

No health without mental health! A forum from the ANU Indonesia Institute

With advent of COVID-19 mental health became everybody’s business. Join our webinar to find out how this impacts the field.

Pernicious anti-politics

...problems like historical distortion and human rights violations appear to be non-issues for the Marcos administration.

“Perempuan Merdeka” women’s art exhibition at the 39th Indonesia Update

The artists’ playful images expose societal norms and offer alternatives to understanding women’s position in society