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New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly has a new essay on the evolution of Myanmar's capital.

Nancy Lee Peluso on the promise and perils of small-scale illegal mining in West Kalimantan.

According to Zachary Abuza, Thailand’s return of 109 Uighurs to China bodes ill for human rights and security in the region.

Hunter Marston argues that as China rises, the US and Vietnam are building closer ties.

How youth, prejudice and mob violence go hand-in-hand with politics.

Nicholas Farrelly suggests taking the idea of “one belt, one road” and turning it into many small projects

PM Najib, UMNO-BN politicians and their cronies remain above Malaysia’s spineless laws.

The fight for democracy has been elevated to another level, writes Wad Rawee.

Opposition can seriously challenge in next general elections.

Historic elections aren't the only key milestone on Myanmar's road to reform, writes Trevor Wilson.

How new technologies drive competing narratives on a humanitarian crisis.

Lee Jones and Shahar Hameiri ask how can the region and the world can better respond to new security issues