From robot sex to boozy selfies, Mish Khan brings you the silly and sublime from Southeast Asia.

US and Australia must work with ASEAN on China's contentious island building.

Lack of governance leads to costly social and environmental impacts.

Moral ideas and not parties continue to define people's politics.

Ahead of scheduled elections, Trevor Wilson reports on a sensitive topic.

After the election, Myanmar will have some serious new challenges to contend with

Nicholas Farrelly considers the possibility that Myanmar's election will be postponed

It's time to scrap 'faux' race categories.

Less touring, more studying would serve Indonesian politicians well, argues Elizabeth Pisani.

Poverty and injustice drive Chatwadee Rose Amornpat's passion for royal accountability.

Landmines the missing link in country’s ceasefire process, writes Gregory Cathcart.

Recent arrests reveal worrying signs of increasing religiosity and conservatism.

Rather than a swansong, karaoke king and former president should deliver an encore.

From hazy days to rackets in Thailand, Mish Khan brings you the best from this crazy, chaotic corner of the globe.

Criminalising opposition under the country's most repressive regime.

Bangkok shows the way when it comes to women's safety.

Opaque politics open up ahead of 12th party leadership congress.

The Tatmadaw's Nay Pyi Taw museum has done us all a favour by putting so much of their story on show.

Richard Dolan reports on Karen politics and unity in the lead up to Myanmar’s historic elections.

Minorities falling behind when it comes to education.

From Trump to mooncakes, Mish Khan charts the week that was in this crazy, chaotic corner of the globe.

Jokowi heads to the UAE for arms (and more).

Pavin Chachavalpongpun and Chomsky on Thai politics, the monarchy and Thaksin.

As Thailand drafts yet another constitution, Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang offers key lessons.