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A critical reflection on the emergence, dominance and legacy of Java’s historic ‘empire’.
44 Years after invasion: East Timor’s 1975 generation
The role of youth and students has been sidelined in the history of the resistance movement.
Lost in tongue: The politics of mother tongue education in Myanmar
A glimpse into the current state of mother tongue education and its connections to the broader ethnic reconciliation process.
Indonesia’s democratic paradox
The co-existence of Indonesia’s competitive elections with illiberal trends appears contradictory but the two are in fact interrelated.
The medieval tropics
Medieval artefacts and manuscripts are explored by Alex West to give insight on the deep past of Southeast Asia.
A colonial cross of gold: the roots of economic conservatism in the Philippines
On colonial legacies and austerity economics.
Old dominance, new dominoes in Southeast Asia
Democracy in the region finds itself in dark days. Can anything save it?
Comparative peacebuilding conference series calls for abstracts
Expressions of interest due by 9 October 2017.
Remembering Professor Joel S. Kahn
A tribute to the life and work of the acclaimed anthropologist, who passed away on 1 May 2017.
Four decades of a Malay myth
The 'Lazy Native' at 40 can’t speak English and is a gangster on wheels, writes Masturah Alatas.
Travels with Des Ball
Former student Cam Hawker reflects on his time in Southeast Asia with acclaimed scholar Des Ball.
Professor Des Ball AO: the insurgent intellectual
Nicholas Farrelly pays tribute to one of the world's leading strategic studies scholars.
ANU to remember Des Ball
New Mandala invites readers to celebrate the life and career of an extraordinary scholar.
Charting conflict and peace in a new Myanmar
Michael Wesley reflects on a new volume examining Myanmar’s path to peace and political transition.
The geopolitics of Pokémon GO in Asia
Danielle Cave looks at how a viral mobile video game reflects regional tensions.
Professor, speak up and make a difference
The crucial role that academics need to play in speaking truth to troubling political power.
Crisis and confidence in Najib’s Malaysia
Malaysia Update to examine what comes next for the Southeast Asian nation.
Elections without democracy in Southeast Asia
Why authoritarian rule remains resilient in the face of elections.
Committing to open academic spaces in Thailand
The ICTS13 organising committee responds to questions about their conference in July 2017 and academic freedom.
New Mandala turns 10
“Blogging has opened up academia to larger and more varied audiences.” James Giggacher reports on how a military coup led to a revolution in connecting academic insight with the wider world.