ANU to remember Des Ball

New Mandala invites readers to celebrate the life and career of an extraordinary scholar.

Charting conflict and peace in a new Myanmar

Michael Wesley reflects on a new volume examining Myanmar’s path to peace and political transition.

Ahok, the FPI and PilPres 2019

Can Jakarta's governor survive in a gangster's paradise?

The perils of a protest

The race for Jakarta governor must not succumb to race, writes Dwi Kiswanto.

What Trump can learn from Duterte

Could the Philippines President show the US President-elect how to reform?

The geopolitics of Pokémon GO in Asia

Danielle Cave looks at how a viral mobile video game reflects regional tensions.

Afraid new world

Why the world should be wary of a weary superpower under new management.

Hun Sen’s trump card

What does Trump's victory mean for Cambodia?

Singapore PM throws Trump major ‘shade’

Hearty congratulations shines a prescient light on dark days for democracy in the US of A.

President Trump and Southeast Asia

The United States' engagement with Southeast Asia could soon be over, writes Tom Pepinsky.

With Trump, Beijing trumps Washington

Why a Trump presidency is a major setback for US-Southeast Asia ties.

Girt by sea

Australia’s limited choices in the South China Sea.

Who buried The Brunei Times?

More bad news for press freedom in Southeast Asia.

Islamic rage and identity politics in Indonesia

Is Indonesia's democratic consolidation in peril?

Seeking excuses?

In the wake of Jakarta's protests Jokowi's cancelled visit to Australia is a missed opportunity, writes Duncan Graham.

Stuck in the immoderate middle

Opposition to Ahok is being spurned on by Indonesia's Muslim middle class, writes Chris Chaplin.

A response to the Thai government

James L Taylor offers a counter view to Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Najib’s China legacy

Is Malaysia turning its back on the West?

Thai government responds to New Mandala article

Sek Wannamethee rebuts James L Taylor on 'Thailand's black hole'.

Second acts for Thaksin and Trump?

Sally Tyler examines the futures of two very divisive politicians.

India looks east

Towards a robust India-Myanmar-Bangladesh trilateral.

Making enemies out of friends  

The evictions regime of Jakarta’s governor, Ahok, has provided ample recruitment opportunities for hardliners, writes Ian Wilson.

Endangered Cuisines: Yogyakarta’s Gudeg

Food & travel writer Sheridan Rogers joins PoP this week to explore Yogyakarta's traditional food, gudeg .

Confronting ‘Chinese privilege’ in Singapore

Can coming face-to-face with a complex issue ensure justice, equality, and racial harmony?