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Eisel Mazard reflects on the limited global appetite for understanding obscure wars in distant places

Robert Talcoth argues that in Thailand social media has the potential of becoming another tool of oppression

Tim Frewer examines the rise of extreme Buddhism and ethno-nationalism across the Southeast Asian region

Funeral of 103 year old Saw John Bwe Lah offers Gerard McCarthy a glimpse into a central Myanmar Karen community

Michael Barr draws our attention to key issues in the Lee Kuan Yew era

Bridget Welsh reflects on the political legacy of Lee Kuan Yew.

Trevor Wilson examines Myanmar's recent violence and whether it will derail the reform process.

An inside look at Myanmar's response to student protests and what it says about the country's democratic transition.

Matt Schissler reports on student protests, violence and social media in Yangon.

From high hopes to dashed expectations - Joko Widodo's aura is already tainted.

Alwyn Lau suggests that populism is effective for mobilisation but not for building meaningful relationship.

Joshua Woo outlines reasons why Malaysian Christians should accept the Quran given to them.