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?

How tolerant is Indonesia's answer to Islamic State?

Kids with guns in Thailand, fake royalty in Malaysia and Optimus Prime comes to Johor.

Nicholas Farrelly examines Kachin politics in the wake of Myanmar's November election.

Sino-US tensions increase amid Poseidon spy plane deployment in Singapore.

New summary paper provides important insight on historic ballot.

What's to blame for poor Australia-Indonesia relations, asks Duncan Graham.

Land politics, clan rivalry and fear in a troubled region.

New space for big ideas will give Myanmar a chance to consolidate its fragile democratic system

Bridget Welsh surveys the rise of a worrying trend in the region.

New freedoms and old controls in China.

Human rights is being left out of the ASEAN narrative.

Francis Loh Kok Wah reflects on a mentor and a friend.

Scandals, succession, secret payments and more; here are our top articles for the year, and some festive dancing.

Twitter tantrums in Indonesia and graft-y golf in Malaysia; Mish Khan wraps up the week that was.

It is hard to think of a moment when Myanmar’s prospects ever looked this good.

Despite the saying, the dogs will always bite you, writes Chatwadee Rose Amornpat.

Latest lese majeste case a double warning, writes Christine Gray.