Why Southeast Asia is now firmly in the grip of China.

Former student Cam Hawker reflects on his time in Southeast Asia with acclaimed scholar Des Ball.

Nicholas Farrelly pays tribute to one of the world's leading strategic studies scholars.

Hendri Yuluius charts how the Indonesian State helped move LGBT identities from the margins to the mainstream.

Christine Gray explores connections between religion, finance and power in Thailand.

A lack of employment opportunities is undermining the country's democratic gains.

How the military’s fear campaign trumps Trump’s.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does Trump's victory mean for Cambodia?

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

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

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

Australia’s limited choices in the South China Sea.

More bad news for press freedom in Southeast Asia.

Is Indonesia's democratic consolidation in peril?

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

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

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