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Podcasts from the 2013 Myanmar Update

Audio recordings are now available from the Myanmar Update Conference held at the ANU in March 2013

Emulating the state

Examining the allure of martial symbolism, anthropologist Nicholas Herriman argues for a more entangled view of the state in Southeast Asia.

New work on Southeast Asian monarchies

The current issue of Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia deals with the sensitive, yet significant, topic of monarchies in the region

Flags: Old and new

Nicholas Farrelly writes that national flags are often considered sacred and thus eternal. But they can change.

Greater media freedom, really?

The Malaysian electoral authoritarian regime has hardened in its attitude and actions toward media freedom in various “waves” since reformasi.

Why Thailand needs its kings

Cod Satrusayang is right. There is a natural fit between Thai culture and royalty. Thai culture needs its king. So why only one?

Why Thailand needs its king

Bangkok-based writer Cod Satrusayang makes an argument for retaining Southeast Asia's most famous monarchy.

GE13 commentary – Timothy Daniels

One hopes that many of the important ideals expressed will be able to take shape under such a secular-Islamic or Islamic-secular state.

Cross-border Shan: Naw Kham and Twet Nga Lu

Since modern borders were first established in the Mekong region, opportunists like Naw Kham have used them to pursue their own economic and political agendas.

Sabahans’ (new) dilemma

The upcoming election will force Sabahans to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea.

Malaysian Indians and democratisation

Putting a human face to the Malaysian Indians who are struggling for their democratic rights.

GE13 Malaysia – Dahlia Martin

I hope we will see more women at the helm. It's long overdue, and a vital part of any development.