May 6th 2013 could be a new dawn of justice ushered in by a people who, after more than half a century of governmental abuse, can finally believe again.

The problem with many countries in Asia is that politicians and unelected leaders view their populace as subjects rather than as individuals whose rights are worth preserving.

Once led by two brothers, HINDRAF is now split and neutralised. One brother, now claims to support BN; while the other faces impending arrest.

Sombath Somphone's disappearance is a great tragedy, not only for Sombath, his family, friends and colleagues but also for the Lao people and the country as a whole.

Malaysians the world over made electoral history as they took part for the first time ever as overseas voters in the 13th general election.

Stay tuned to New Mandala for anecdote, analysis and new perspectives on Malaysia's 'mother of all' elections'.

How the issue of citizenship-for-votes plays out at GE13 remains moot but the certainty that Sabah remains BN’s fixed deposit no longer holds.

Malaysia needs a new national conversation, practise new politics, widen the public sphere, put an end to the culture of fear, and let the best prevail.

If a revolution has to be defended with abusive and undemocratic ways, then we are no different from our oppressors.

Despite the 'real' narrative of history, we find ourselves still accepting the arguments of 'older' generations.

One month after 38 people were killed in a fire at Mae Surin refugee camp in Thailand's Mae Hong Son province, disturbing theories about the cause of the blaze are emerging.

Will the fielding of new faces grant BN a new lease on political life? Or will it be regarded as an exit strategy? Only time will tell.

A report from Rangoon that Thai spirits are encountering resistance in their efforts to extend their power into Myanmar.

An invitation to participate in a panel at the 2014 International Conference on Thai Studies exploring the role of rebellions in shaping the modern borders of Thailand.

There is wide coverage on Malaysia's most anticipated general elections.

The city of Boston is literally on the other side of the globe yet many that contributed to the inundation of my Facebook wall acted as if it were their home town that was attacked by yet-to-be-named terrorists.

Sai Latt argues that wherever colonial attitudes and actions are found, they deserve to be fundamentally challenged

What is more worrying than government debt is household debt, and there appears to be no easy answers to this conundrum.

Kyoto University's Pavin Chachavalpongpun interviews Joe Gordon, an American who was imprisoned for lèse majesté

Many Malaysians are willing to move beyond the politics of fear into a brave new world, but will they be looked after?

Andrew Walker writes about the contested history of the last king of Phrae, and what this might mean for royal power in contemporary Thailand.

Audio recordings are now available from the Myanmar Update Conference held at the ANU in March 2013

Examining the allure of martial symbolism, anthropologist Nicholas Herriman argues for a more entangled view of the state in Southeast Asia.

The current issue of Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia deals with the sensitive, yet significant, topic of monarchies in the region