West Papua liberation movement's membership could unravel the Melanesian Spearhead Group.

Why Vietnam is the big winner in the South China Sea ruling.

The South China Sea ruling is a test to global order. Will Beijing pass?

From Jihadis to Ma Ba Tha to 'Hansonites', extremism begets extremism.

High stakes in court ruling on Beijing's controversial nine-dash line and South China Sea claims.

South China Sea ruling between Philippines and China can lead to diplomatic solutions.

Will speaking out in Cambodia now get you shot?

How new movements could bring back democracy.

Can the Philippines' new president end an almost 50-year-old communist insurgency?

Indonesia's insistence on the death penalty will haunt its people and the nation for decades to come.

Street children are at greater risk under the new president.

How will Australia's domestic political deadlock affect ties between the two nations?

Tensions in troubled waters see more and more attacks.

Myanmar must be on guard for political crises across the border.

President performing well enough to be the prime candidate for re-election in 2019.

Photo Essay | A new frontline in Thailand's political crisis.

How corruption fuels Southeast Asia's democratic deficit.

Something must be done to avoid the industry's imminent collapse.

New Mandala, Thailand's political crisis and the limits of the Internet.

A snap election may be on the cards after healthy returns in West Malaysian state votes.

Why political consensus won't strengthen Cambodia's democracy.

Slavery in seafood industry just one part of a broader problem.

Why a popular vote on secession in Myanmar is highly unlikely.

In a country where cash is king, soon nothing will happen without bribery, alleges former PM.