Archives

A former American diplomat in Cambodia and Myanmar reflects on the trickiness of Obama's visit.

Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit will be exploring gender and sexuality through a discussion of their translation of an epic poem.

New Mandala readers may be interested in next week’s annual conference of the Research School of Asia and the Pacific.

With all the buzz over Obama's visit and Pitak Siam's looming rally, it appears to have escaped the attention of most media that we are seeing the biggest Red Shirt gatherings in a year.

Andrew Walker reflects on the political symbolism of Barack Obama's short visit to Bangkok.

Enthusiasm about Myanmar's reformist juggernaut will reach hitherto unseen peaks during the President's hours on-the-ground.

Are Asian policy makers fooled by the hype that entrepreneur development creates economic growth?

The aim of most Malaysians is not to turn this country into another repressive state that claims to rule with a mandate from God.

For as long as I can remember Australian governments have maintained Myanmar and Burma as the two names for one of Southeast Asia's most important countries.

The author of one of the best books on contemporary Vietnam has been banned from the country.

...exactly why the Myanmar authorities are so sensitive about the importation of radio-controlled toys and gadgets?

For peace, the best bet is that Burma’s current moves to electoral politics succeed. These days much is unpredictable, and can change quickly.