Survey data suggest Dutertismo isn't necessarily out of line with popular values.

Notes on the first joint meeting of the Asian Society for the History of Medicine & History of Medicine in Southeast Asia, Jakarta, 27-30 June 2018

Is Pia Wurtzbach, winner of Miss Universe 2015, the contemporary articulation of Philippines beauty standards?

Hans Pols proposes a new perspective on the history of colonial medicine from the viewpoint of indigenous physicians.

The most important conference for Asia-Pacific archaeology, heritage & museums is in Vietnam from 23 to 28 September. PoP takes a look at the Southeast Asia sessions & papers we are most excited about.

Despite Manila's push for peace, the NPA shows no signs of coming to the table.

Videos of the Crawford School's 'Rupture' workshop

Studying structural reconfigurations of nature and society in the Mekong region and beyond.

Will current levels of caution on Bumiputera policies persist, or will the new government seize the opportunity to reform? Will it remain fearful of being accused of sidelining Malays, or will it make Malays more capable and competitive?

By drawing stricter boundaries between what is ‘Islamic’ and ‘un-Islamic’, and between who is ‘Malay’ and ‘non-Malay’, the anxiety about 'Malay unity' is addressed in a post-May 9 Malaysia.

Livestream the annual in-depth updates on Indonesia's politics and economy.

How does one channel an intimate politics of caring without reinforcing the practices of patronage and clientelism?

Do Filipinos really look to America for ideas about the 'good life'?

In the first episode of Thailand Unsettled, Puangthong Pawakapan tackles the theme of "the military", narrowing in on the Internal Security Operations Command

Jayeel Cornelio and Erron Media explore how religious perceptions feeds into Duterte's popularity.

A heroine of the Indonesian independence movement emerges from behind her husband's shadow

Aid-supported 'participatory recess' programs are promoting healthier communication between MPs and constituents. But it won't transform politics unless parties sign on wholesale.

Progressives may hope that Ma’ruf’s conservatism will be checked by realpolitik.

A discussion on the state of academic freedom in Thailand, and what Australian scholars can do to show solidarity with Thai colleagues.

Craig Reynolds overviews the contingent, context-dependent nature of academic freedom in Thailand.

What we learn about the federalism debate from scholars of Philippine law.

An analytical summary of the proposed federal structure of government.

When formal institutions designed to enforce the constitutional order are weak, the Supreme Court may reprise its role as the enabler of authoritarianism.