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Myanmar's symbiotic civil-military authoritarianism is the root of its political failures and its ethnic tensions.
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A small hope: the extension of the Tatmadaw’s unilateral ceasefire
Despite recent attacks by the Northern Alliance, Myanmar's military has extended its unilateral ceasefire.
Jokowi-Prabowo political reconciliation as Javanese strategy
The underpinning politics between Jokowi and Prabowo reveals a deeper complexity within the Indonesian election.
The poor know they’re poor: the roles of shame and stigma in the everyday lives of people in poverty
Poverty reduction efforts in Indonesia need to also tackle issues of shame and social exclusion.
‘Green Islam’: Islamic environmentalism in Indonesia
Indonesia promises a future of Quran-inspired sustainability and renewables but is constrained by fossil fuel interests in government.
Cultivating consent: challenges and opportunities in the West Papuan palm oil sector
The need for consent from indigenous landowners in Indonesia's West Papua oil palm developments.
Despite disinformation, social media in the Philippines remains a space for genuine grassroots mobilisation
Despite the rise of disinformation innovations, social media still holds genuine democratic potential.
Excusing the inexcusable: re-thinking political legitimacy in the Philippines beyond the notions of support and loyalty
The role of excusing what others find inexcusable is a crucial part of understanding Filipino politics.
Is the era of “Red versus Yellow” over in Thailand?
ยุคของ “แดง ปะทะ เหลือง” ในประเทศไทยจบแล้วจริงหรือ?
Brother No. 2 of the Khmer Rouge becomes a lesson learned at the ECCC?
The recent death of Nuon Chea has left the people of Cambodia with more questions about the Khmer Rouge regime and if they will ever be given justice.
The Neo-JI threat: Jema’ah Islamiyah’s resurgence in Indonesia follows an old playbook
Indonesia should not be lulled by Neo-JI’s seemingly peaceful development.
Disappearing Japan: Vajiravudh’s translations of The Mikado and the Thai elite’s admiration of Japan
On what translation can tell us about Thai society and its perspectives on its regional neighbours.