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Violence in Myanmar connects to a widespread lack of understanding and trust between Buddhist and Muslim communities.

The most important issue that the new government must address is rebuilding public trust in the government.

I hope for a united government that walks the talk and puts its people first.

I hope that we can move towards being a normal democracy where one party or coalition can be thrown out of power by the electorate if it does not perform adequately.

The new government must ensure a parliament that is more consultative and bi-partisan, honouring the “real manifesto” that is coming from the ballot box.

There is much room for improvement in Malaysia's electoral system.

ASEAN’s ability to resolve disputes in the region has increasingly been questioned – ever more so, its claim to ‘centrality’.

The most important issue for the new government to address is how to transition Malaysia from a soft authoritarian state to a liberal democracy,

Our middle class mentality is not helping our country. Everyone is a stakeholder and must act as such.

National unity. The prolonged campaign for GE13 has created an ugly environment and this must be mended immediately.

I think either coalition will need to make a concerted effort to restore popular trust in government.

Jonathan London analyses recent political developments in Viet Nam, and suggests that many people are looking for more serious reform.