Articles by Nicholas Farrelly

As the sun rises

Nicholas Farrelly takes a close look at Myanmar in time and space.

Making knowledge count

Deciding research priorities should be high on the agenda for Myanmar’s new government

Initial thoughts on Bangkok bombing

At times of such confusion, there are no immediate answers to questions about who, what and why

Lèse-majesté today

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly asks, can anything be done about the chilling effect of Thai law?

Myanmar and the politics of disaster

The coming election will be contested in the sodden ground left behind after the floodwaters recede.

The centre of the neighbourhood

Nicholas Farrelly argues that, for Myanmar, an appreciation of geography should come first.

Regional responses to Rohingya exclusion

ASEAN misses an opportunity to show leadership, suggests Nicholas Farrelly.

People eat at Yangon's KFC. Photo by AFP.

Myanmar’s middle-class bulge

Asia's newest middle class will set the pace of political change in Myanmar, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

The sunny side of ordinary life

Nicholas Farrelly examines the many stories of education, enrichment and contentment that have followed Myanmar's political changes

Is Naypyitaw growing up?

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly has a new essay on the evolution of Myanmar's capital.

Can Myanmar benefit from China plan?

Nicholas Farrelly suggests taking the idea of “one belt, one road” and turning it into many small projects

On China, The Lady has no choice

If Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is to lead Myanmar successfully she has no choice about whether to do business with China.