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Watching the watchers

Examining the Universal Periodic Review of human rights in Southeast Asia.

Researching Myanmar today

Scholars are finding a more accessible and open society, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

The rats of Rangoon

From plague, to meals, to piles and piles of poo -- Andrew Selth on the former capital's resident rodents.

Myanmar’s army marches on

Images from Myanmar’s 71st Armed Forces Day.

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.