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.

Is Malaysia turning its back on the West?

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

Sally Tyler examines the futures of two very divisive politicians.

Towards a robust India-Myanmar-Bangladesh trilateral.

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

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

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

With cracks beginning to form in the CNRP, can the Rainsy-Sokha alliance last until the next election?

The political economy of the Philippines’ shift to China.

Despite China’s power and proximity, the US has more influence than it recognises in Myanmar.

Can an updated constitution empower citizens and strengthen democracy?

The Internet as a sphere of contestation in Duterte’s regime.

News and views of Thailand's interregnum.

Will Thailand ever have democracy as long as it has a monarchy?

The crucial role that academics need to play in speaking truth to troubling political power.

Mourning and micro-fascisms in Thailand.

Has the centre of Thailand's cosmos shifted back to the palace after King Bhumibol's death?

New sites of symbolic battle after King Bhumibol’s death.

Lese majeste and festering cycles of forgotten violence.