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VIDEO: 2014 Indonesia Update Conference

Experts from Indonesia and around the world reflect on the SBY decade.

Why Indonesia banned ISIS

Indonesia’s ban of ISIS was motivated by more than fear of returning fighters, writes Dominic Berger.

Democracy safe. Prosperity uncertain.

Indonesia's democracy may be safe, but the economic good times aren't set to roll on, writes Hamish McDonald.

The reassertion of the state

The scrapping of direct elections for local officials in Indonesia won't have that profound an effect, writes Michael Buehler.

Islam: A religion of peace

A better understanding of Islam is needed suggests Clive Kessler.

Zubaidah Johar.

Refusing to forget

A new volume of poetry by Zubaidah Johar powerfully recounts the experiences of women in Aceh’s troubled past and uncertain future.

Thai Studies in Australia, redux

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly re-opens old discussions about the study of Thailand in Australia

Captain Nat and the wheels of Thai justice

Des Ball offers an assessment of recent criminal matters involving the Border Patrol Police

Law and irony in Thailand

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly reflects on recent efforts to clamp down on free academic expression

You can meet Ambiga in Australia

Greg Lopez suggests that New Mandala readers might want to come and meet a "very dangerous" Malaysian woman.

Rohingya and national identities in Burma

Carlos Sardi├▒a Galache weighs in to the vigorous debate about the Rohingya and their status as a "national race"

Singapore Grand Prix and soft power

Benjamin Day examines what the Formula One calendar reveals about shifts in global power