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In Malaysia, consumer habits aligned with aspirational piety form just another disciplinary mode to reinforce the boundary markers of identity.

Bridget Welsh provides an interesting analysis on why two of the world's longest serving ruling regimes are in decline.

The Asian Century white paper has been "wowed" by the Australian media but it's doubtful if anybody in the region is looking at Australia with any more interest today.

James Bean offers a brief account of recent troubles in Patani, with analysis of the changing terrain of conflict and debate.

Resolving Burma's ethnic conflicts is still a huge job: if the country's leaders succeed, the new capital has more than enough room for statues of peace-making giants.

The underlying dynamics of violent conflict in Karen State remain largely unchanged, which may cause a relapse if they are not meaningfully addressed.

Ahmad Farouk Musa provides a cogent account of why a secular state is better than an Islamic state, and that Muslims can best practice their faith in a secular state.

Will Singapore go the Taiwan way in its democratisation process – a split in the elite? Improbable argues Michael Barr.

In southernmost Thailand unlawful attacks by the insurgents should be classified as war crimes.

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

Given the number of protesters on 28 October 2012, which was more than any recent PAD, Siam Samkkhi or Blue Sky event, we may be in for more interesting times.

Is Najib Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, pursuing the military strategy of Roman dictator Fabius Maximus, who was known as Fabius the Delayer?