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Can we really live together?

Scot Barmé provides a translation of an article by Chettawan Tuenprakhon which explores the nature of "Thainess"

Pathways to peace in Rakhine State

Taylor O'Connor analyses legacies of conflict in Rakhine State, assesses recurrent patterns of violence, and outlines pathways to peace.

The 30%

Hana Satriyo asks what's in store for the female winners and losers of the 2014 election?

Reflections on Tuol Sleng

David Hopkins reflects on Tuol Sleng and explores the different meanings attached to it by political elites, tourists and ordinary Cambodians.

The power of Thailand’s networks

Ruediger Korff suggests that institutional networks may be more important than competitive elections for pursuing political agendas.

Kamol, Rienthong, and 112

The assassination of Kamol Duangphasuk marks an ominous new low point in the development of Thailand's increasingly bloody political stalemate,

What women want

In Indonesia, patriarchal media representations restricts coverage of quality female candidates, writes Evi Eliyanah.

Polls apart

Did the Internet predict the Indonesian election results, asks Ross Tapsell.

Karpal Singh: Tiger and King

A view from the Ipoh main street on the Tiger of Jelutong.

Wishful thinking in the polling age

Dirk Tomsa wonders if hope triumphed political sense in his reading of Indonesia's 2014 election polls.

The government still thinks it knows best

Can the Malaysian government implement the much needed economic reforms?

3R: race, religion and royalty in Malaysia

The curse or elixir of Malaysia politics?