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Eve of Myanmar’s Armed Forces Day 2016

Olivia Cable in Naypyitaw is gearing up for this year's major military parade.

The return of the Marcoses

Mong Palatino asks why so much love for the family of a former dictator.

The politics of hudud in Malaysia

Islamic parties need politics and theology that appeal to both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Britain and Myanmar friends again

Both countries have overcome a lingering colonial hangover, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

The Kingdom’s self-proclaimed ‘father of Facebook’

How Cambodia's PM is scoring big political points via social media.

Curtain call for the CNRP?

Scott Rawlinson reflects on the chances of survival for Cambodia's all-important opposition party.

Witnessing Myanmar’s momentous change

New book provides eyewitness account of country's incredible reforms.

Sustaining anti-Chinese sentiment in Jakarta

Don't be "arrogant with power" senior army general warns.

Jokowi’s Papua policy deeply flawed

Disconnect between Jakarta and provinces could widen under current presidency.

Not business as usual in Malaysia

Najib and nation both bruised by new and rough political terrain, writes Bridget Welsh.

Horror headlines, tourism and the Thai junta

Military masters are paying lip service to foreigners' safety, writes Paul Sanderson.

Universities in a democratic Myanmar

Democracies need open and vibrant education systems, writes Nicholas Farrelly.