Reform bottlenecks are harming the country's prospects.

Timor-Leste's fierce independence fighter and long-time leader, Xanana Gusmao, at 70.

Devpolicy Blog's Stephen Howes outlines why he's a keen New Mandala reader.

What the royal succession will mean for Thai elite politics.

Twitteratzi Natalie Sambhi on how blogging and social media makes for better academia.

Peter Drysdale, co-founder of East Asia Forum reflects on New Mandala's first decade.

Can academic bloggers fill the gap left by the retreat of traditional media?

Martyn Pearce and Quentin Grafton look at how "expert analysis eco-systems" power better public debate and knowledge.

Discussion online needs to be handled carefully for Myanmar's long-term success, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

Does a tacky logo point to the return of authoritarianism in Malaysia?

“Blogging has opened up academia to larger and more varied audiences.” James Giggacher reports on how a military coup led to a revolution in connecting academic insight with the wider world.

Ahead of key elections, dissenting voices are once again being silenced in Cambodia.

Why Nicholas Farrelly is circling 9 November 2020 as a day to watch.

Reform leads to dramatic changes in Thailand’s fisheries, but will it last?

Is reform of fisheries and labour laws enough, asks Douglas Macfarlane.

Trevor Wilson looks at the factors and actors behind the nation's historic transition.

Saskia Wieringa on ending sexual violence in Indonesia.

Nicholas Farrelly reflects on the 13th anniversary of the attack on Aung San Suu Kyi's convoy.

Julia Mayer recounts watching the ancient North Malaysian dance-theatre known as Mak Yong.

Thongchai Winichakul asks important questions about upcoming academic events.

Is Indonesia's new castration policy ethical?