Indonesia's five 'founding' principles wrongly used to deny rights to same-sex people, writes Kate Walton.

Trevor Wilson surveys the country's prospects under its new government.

The party's cone of silence isn’t a departure from old-style dictatorial practice, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

What the ban of shisha says about vice and morality in the island nation.

Engaging local people in the short-term is key to ongoing peace and change.

Political Islam will shape Malaysia more and more, argues Kok-Hin Ooi.

Sordid shenanigans from Australia and more silliness in our region.

Reform and not clampdowns the way to win voters' trust, writes Scott Rawlinson.

Anti-junta movement needs to expand in order to dismantle dictatorship, writes Jim Taylor.

New issue of Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies available for free now.

Chit Win narrows down the field to identity the most likely candidate.

Ethno-nationalism put to the test in recent elections, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

Public take exception to visa exemption.

Trolley theatrics and satay sellers face-off against terrorists; its been another wacky week in the region.

The double-edged sword of development, and promise of prosperity for Laos in 2016.

Philip Coggan examines an often overlooked but rapidly-growing religion.

Chit Win reports on how ANU students are contributing to Myanmar's development.

Pro-democracy warriors will need to understand the system they seek to dismantle.

Latest attack an attempt to create new leadership among Southeast Asia’s militants.

Myanmar's champion of democracy must win over former military masters.

In the lead up to state elections, old masters still rule from the shadows.

Corrupt and greedy local leaders must be checked to avoid more disasters.

Why a weakening religion is getting more hardline.

Is exporting Indonesian culture the solution to Islamic extremism?