From Yangon: a protest in images

How were Indonesians’ enjoyment of political, economic, and social rights have been affected by the multiple crises of 2020?

Fake cooperatives acting as representatives of farmers can seek land concessions and conveniently serve as an extension of corporations.

Returning workers from failed industrial hubs such as Batam live on the edge between two different worlds: town and village.

A new survey looks beyond aggregated corruption indexes at how experiences of bribery and extortion in Indonesia differ from sector to sector.

Beyond future statehood, supporting the Palestinian right of self-determination should acknowledge they are best placed to shape their future.

The re-establishment of the First Fleet holds significant implications for Thailand’s small navy.

On the displacement of the traditional communities and vendors who reside on land owned by Thailand's oldest university.

The People’s Party 2020 is redefining the nation by withdrawing the condition of "Thainess".

"The protesting monks question the Sangha Council’s silence toward radical right-wing monks but relentless effort to suppress democratically minded ones."

The rising wave of peaceful protests in Thailand has reached a critical juncture where the state’s response will determine whether another event of mass bloodshed is written into Thai history.

The illusion that the domestic space is only a site for social reproduction is over, but what will replace it?

Hosted by the ANU Malaysia Institute, the 2020 Malaysia Update was held at a time of public health, political and economic crisis globally. Malaysia too is facing unprecedented challenges, with political alliances shifting and restructuring, the economy contracting sharply during COVID-19, and many people at risk of losing their lives and livelihoods. At the Cultural...

Local media are failing to supervise regional Indonesia, with many relying on government PR budgets or politicians’ fresh cash.

The current arrangements slow initial local responses without a corresponding payoff.

Neighbourhood leaders enjoy high levels of public trust but concerns about legitimacy and conflict limit the extent to which they can implement COVID-19 restrictions.

For better or worse, players and game designers are part of the project of making Southeast Asian history.

A critical reflection on the emergence, dominance and legacy of Java’s historic ‘empire’.

What does world heritage inscription means in a country where human rights abuses are ongoing.

Ann Ang discusses the historical context, origins and identity of the Straits Chinese.

Medieval artefacts and manuscripts are explored by Alex West to give insight on the deep past of Southeast Asia.