The return of the Marcoses

Mong Palatino asks why so much love for the family of a former dictator.

The politics of hudud in Malaysia

Islamic parties need politics and theology that appeal to both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Britain and Myanmar friends again

Both countries have overcome a lingering colonial hangover, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

The Kingdom’s self-proclaimed ‘father of Facebook’

How Cambodia's PM is scoring big political points via social media.

Curtain call for the CNRP?

Scott Rawlinson reflects on the chances of survival for Cambodia's all-important opposition party.

Witnessing Myanmar’s momentous change

New book provides eyewitness account of country's incredible reforms.

Sustaining anti-Chinese sentiment in Jakarta

Don't be "arrogant with power" senior army general warns.

Jokowi’s Papua policy deeply flawed

Disconnect between Jakarta and provinces could widen under current presidency.

Not business as usual in Malaysia

Najib and nation both bruised by new and rough political terrain, writes Bridget Welsh.

Horror headlines, tourism and the Thai junta

Military masters are paying lip service to foreigners' safety, writes Paul Sanderson.

Universities in a democratic Myanmar

Democracies need open and vibrant education systems, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

Silencing the media in Malaysia

Is there any chancing of ending a long history of stifling free speech?

Morality and LGBT rights in Indonesia

Homophobic local bylaws make a marginalised community more vulnerable.

A pressing concern

Amrita Malhi examines what's behind the expulsion of Australian media from Malaysia.

Myanmar’s next president

Trevor Wilson on the country’s likely leaders and how they are likely to lead.

Mahathir no solution for Malaysia’s mess

Hopping into bed with former PM is an act of narrow-interest desperation.

Why Najib Razak is still in power

A flawed political system and power vacuum keeps scandal-hit PM in office.

Nightclubs and nepotism in Singapore

PM's son crashes the party, everyone else goes home.

ASEAN deconstructs

A multilateral mess that threatens the region's security.

A comment on comments and bone-crunching tackles

Play the ball and not the man or woman.

A massive mistake for a Marcos at mass

Widow of former dictator accidentally honours victims of her late husband.

Mindanao after the Philippines presidential elections

Peace needs long-term solutions and not populist, vote-seeking rhetoric.

Challenging times for Thai tourism

Can Thailand maintain its reputation as a safe destination?

Misplaced affection for Myanmar’s old days

Nostalgia misses the costs that came with long-term economic paralysis, writes Nicholas Farrelly.