Archives

Counting the cost of 1MDB

Podcasts from a panel discussion on Malaysia's political polarisation.

Myanmar past and present: two views

Andrew Selth looks at the hardships the country still faces today.

New year, new politics?

Myanmar must move beyond highly personalised political drama, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

A look at Laos’ future leaders

Who's who in the communist state's new leadership team.

Orangutans and ‘non-human’ rights

Should we recognise humanity in another species?

Will Laos be a lousy ASEAN leader?

Many doubt whether this year’s chair of ASEAN is up to the job.

Muzzling Timor’s media

Freedom of the press is under threat with case against local reporter.

The seeds of hope

How a grassroots voting project could revive Malaysia's democracy.

Duterte’s rape joke no laughing matter

Philippines presidential candidate’s comments on Australian victim leave a bad taste.

Seeking a “zone of safety”

How Indonesia's 'state care' is making beggars, buskers and the homeless more vulnerable.

NLD needs to prioritise labour reform

New government needs to focus on workers' rights and conditions, writes Trevor Wilson.

The quiet erosion of parliamentary immunity in Cambodia

Return to 'lawfare' as one side of politics uses constitution to attack the other.