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The long history of intelligence operations under the Burmese kings attests to the fact that Myanmar has long been an intelligence state.

Missed opportunities were on display at the latest iteration of one of Indonesia's premier art events

Prabowo’s win was made possible by his enduring strongman appeal and a playing field tipped in his favour by Jokowi.

A new survey shows support for a class and gender mix that better reflects society.

The 2024 elections illustrate how business figures are taking the business risks out of engaging in political contests

ANU experts share their impressions and predictions about Indonesia's election

Hardliners are adapting to electoral realities—and state restraints—in mobilising for Anies Baswedan.

Personal and patronage ties are once again at the fore.

The ECCC highlights some hazards of miscommunication and mistranslation in multilingual war crimes proceedings

An end-of-2023 note from the site's editor

The narrowing field of political contestation in Indonesia is not just being driven by presidential machinations and ruling-coalition infighting—but also the inescapable contradictions of Indonesia’s middle income status