The Malaysian intellectual world remains in a rut, with tired ideas constantly recycled and refurbished

In this report Mark Inkey summarises Myanmar President Thein Sein's only public speech in London

This case is a chance for the courts to clarify that the Malaysian Constitution lays down a legal basis for “constitutional democracy.”

Mark Inkey reports on the reception President Thein Sein received when he visited London this week

In this post Luke Corbin considers whether a recent Aung San Suu Kyi biopic is a failure

Proposals for papers to be presented at the 12th International Conference on Thai Studies can be submitted up to 1 September 2013.

The Malaysian Moneylenders Act 1951 on its own is ineffective and inefficient in protecting the interest of borrowers and maximizing the public’s welfare.

In the first of a series, Luke Corbin takes a close look at cinematic Aung San Suu Kyi and "regressive, colonialist" representations of her country

Loh Kah Seng reflects on the unpredictable consequences of mega projects and ambitious social programming in Singapore and beyond

Through a collection of photographs, Des Ball and Colum Graham explain relations between Thailand's Border Patrol Police and the country's royals

An impressive assembly of experts will be at the ANU Malaysia-Singapore Update 2013 to address pressing issues on governance, society and the economy.

Malaysia will never replace Indonesia as the main Australian focus in Southeast Asia but there are many critical links which makes Malaysia an important partner.

Thai academic Thorn Pitidol argues that while Yingluck's premiership is facing a difficult "mid-term" period, her opponents on the street are not doing any better

If rural development serves vested interests, it will surely be piecemeal, unbalanced and ultimately destructive.

How does the understanding of Malaysian institutions as limited access orders (LAOs) explain the degree of inequality in Malaysia?

Rural votes the saviour of UMNO? Another analysis on how malapportionment and gerrymandering is distorting Malaysia's electoral outcomes.

Clive Kessler's analysis of Najib Razak's campaign strategy had obviously struck the nerve of some very powerful people.

ANU PhD candidate Pasoot Lasuka reviews a recent Thai film about white-collar work in Bangkok's office towers

A national unity government has so much to give Malaysia, but there are too many forces against this reality.

Des Ball and Colum Graham report on recent North Korean arrivals in northern Thailand, and help to explain the role of Thai security forces

With great powers, comes great responsibility. Can the now clearly and explicitly dominant UMNO exercise good judgement?

In recent months there have been signs of stress on the Cambodian political machinery, argues Tim Frewer.

The real campaign all along was about the Malay votes on the peninsula.

With renewed anti-government protests in Thailand, Nick Nostitz presents a thorough photo-essay.