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Interpreting communal violence in Myanmar

On the nature of communal violence in Myanmar, and divergent Burmese and international interpretations of its causes.

Ahok’s absurd trial won’t satisfy anybody

Prosecutors' request for a suspended sentence for Ahok underscores what a political farce the legal process has been.

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Last orders in Bangkok

The creativity, informality, and disorderliness of Bangkok's street vendors couldn't survive the junta's impulses for social control.

Film review: By The Time It Gets Dark/ดาวคะนอง

Anocha Suwichakornpong's new film haunts long after the credits are over.

Jakarta: inequality and the poverty of elite pluralism

Framing Jakarta's election as a referendum on Indonesian pluralism is a way to avoid addressing inequalities of political and economic power.

Kingdom of fear (and favour)

Pavin Chachavalpongpun: Vajiralongkorn has been ruthless in consolidating his position within Thailand's ruling elite.

New editor for New Mandala

New Mandala founder Nicholas Farrelly announces Liam Gammon's new role

Slashing livelihoods

How poor policy understanding of slash and burn farming has impacted communities.

Reactionary Islamism in Indonesia

How memes mobilise emotions and people.

Cambodian youth: shaping relations with Vietnam

How can youth help enhance relations with Vietnam?

Malaysia’s electoral reform: more important than ever

How can Malaysia overhaul its authoritarian and corrupt political structure?

Who’s behind Pastor Koh’s disappearance?

Why Malaysia's police and JAKIM deserve some scrutiny.

The impact of Indonesia’s online transportation ban on the disabled

How the government's policy is a loss for the disabled community.

R.I.P orange bajaj

The end of an era for the iconic form of transportation?

The irony of integrity

Why Phra Dhammajayo does not turn himself in.

Conflict in Kachin continues

Can progress prevail in the conflict ridden state?

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Tackling sex re-assignment surgery in Malaysia

Understanding the state’s aversion towards sex-reassignment in Malaysia.

The Aceh Party’s Defeat

The Aceh Party needs revolutionary internal change.

Battling Indonesia’s declining revenues

Battling ongoing challenges with tax administration.

PDIP and Jakarta Governor Elections 2017

What must Ahok-Djarot do in order to win the second-round?

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Indonesian women need local solutions

Obstacles to gender equality in Indonesia.

Responding to Myanmar’s humanitarian crises

Jürg Montani on humanitarian action in Myanmar.

The challenge after the Indonesia local elections

Shaping the performance accountability of elected political leaders.

Disability discrimination in Indonesia

Lack of inclusivity keeping down the disabled.