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Myanmar could present a fresh challenge in a region where non-democratic norms have prevailed.

Marking 500 years of Portuguese presence in East Timor.

Clive Kessler charts the rise of political Islam and what it means today.

Mish Khan brings you your weekly dose of WTF from Southeast Asia.

Soaking up a historic moment in modern-day Myanmar.

As free speech in Malaysia is muzzled, Michael Vatikiotis reports from one event where people are speaking out.

Seven key reasons ethnic parties polled poorly in Myanmar's election.

Battered by the ballot, can Myanmar's ethnic parties bounce back?

Why ethnic parties didn't do better in Myanmar’s elections.

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly takes a look at the monarchy's ongoing role in politics.

Could controversial projects like the Myitsone dam be back on under NLD rule?

The Thai junta hasn’t rid the country of dodgy politicians; it’s simply taken their place.