Articles by Bridget Welsh

After elections in Myanmar comes hope, opportunity and major challenges.

Najib’s divisive 1MDB politics undermine his long-term survival.

The People’s Action Party’s election victory is the optimal pendulum swing, argues Bridget Welsh.

Ordinary citizens set to mark their mark in this Friday's ballot.

Bridget Welsh on how the past, present and future are haunting the 2015 vote.

Najib Razak should be careful, reminds Bridget Welsh, as excessive taxation has thrice led to rebellion in Malaysia.

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

Southeast Asia shows us that there are two paths to democratisation – one of big bang change with reforms and another of simply muddling through.