Nicholas Farrelly on the incredible tale of Thailand and Myanmar's reversed political fortunes.

Campaign in critical state election confusing and uninspiring, writes Bridget Welsh.

A troubling tale of sorcerer killings and ninja fear in East Java.

Courageous peasant women concrete feet to keep struggle alive, writes Iqra Anugrah.

Truth still elusive after symposium on Indonesia's mass killings, writes Ariel Heryanto.

Why presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte is a danger to democracy.

New charter attempts to cure two 'illnesses' plaguing Thai democracy.

Contemporary art is breaking new boundaries and tackling important issues.

Podcasts from a panel discussion on Malaysia's political polarisation.

Andrew Selth looks at the hardships the country still faces today.

Myanmar must move beyond highly personalised political drama, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

Who's who in the communist state's new leadership team.

Should we recognise humanity in another species?

Many doubt whether this year’s chair of ASEAN is up to the job.

Freedom of the press is under threat with case against local reporter.

How a grassroots voting project could revive Malaysia's democracy.

Philippines presidential candidate’s comments on Australian victim leave a bad taste.

How Indonesia's 'state care' is making beggars, buskers and the homeless more vulnerable.

New government needs to focus on workers' rights and conditions, writes Trevor Wilson.

Return to 'lawfare' as one side of politics uses constitution to attack the other.

When it comes to urban planning, lines of exclusion and inclusion need to be redrawn.

Transition from closed command to open economy could yield big returns.