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Taking a punt on what might happen in Malaysia's milestone 14th general election (GE14).

ANU experts assess the likelihood of the Pakatan Harapan coalition finally making inroads into the UMNO heartland.

A supposed announcement of his candidacy actually reemphasises how ambivalent Prabowo is about fighting Jokowi again.

Bringing New Mandala readers fresh perspectives on the causes and consequences of populist rule in the Philippines.

A quick interview with a scholar of authoritarianism on what's over the horizon for Cambodia after Hun Sen's 2017 crackdown on the opposition.

Welcoming the University of Sydney's Southeast Asian history bloggers to New Mandala.

Read the former Australian foreign minister's remarks made at the "Cambodia on the Brink" conference in Canberra.

What's behind a fresh panic about attacks on Islamic figures at the hands of "crazy people"?

The experienced journalist and editor joins the New Mandala team as Contributing Editor to oversee our coverage of Malaysia's upcoming general election.

Details on a falling out between pro-Anies Baswedan political parties and the religious leaders behind the 212 movement.

New association "seeks to foster and facilitate opportunities for the advancement of research and knowledge relevant to Mainland Southeast Asia."

Farewell and good riddance to 2017, and thanks to all New Mandala contributors and readers throughout the year.

Revisit our 20 most-read posts published throughout the year.

The public face of Cambodia's exiled CNRP leadership on surviving and regrouping after Hun Sen's crackdown.

A frank discussion on civil society and Southeast Asia's crisis of democracy.

Expressions of interest due by 9 October 2017.

Indonesia's parliament has approved Jokowi's decree on mass organisations. Here's why the law threatens the freedoms of all Indonesians.