Even after the ruling party eventually melts away, what will remain is the core of military power

Thailand's online battle for control of the nation's narrative is heating up.

Hamish McDonald reflects on the censorship of events marking Indonesia's 1965 massacre.

Myanmar's fountain of youth... careful it’s not Kool-Aid.

Like a dour brylcreemed uncle, Beijing will be warning Naypyitaw about all this change-y, hope-y stuff come 8 November.

From slices of pizza in Myanmar to secession in Malaysia, Mish Khan brings you the silly and sublime from Southeast Asia.

Embassy staff helping, not hampering, Myanmar's vote.

Why Australia's national university must bite the bullet when it comes to humanities and social science.

Myanmar’s ‘nationwide ceasefire’; not nationwide, not a ceasefire, argues Rachel Wagley.

Case closed in Bangkok bombing; but it shouldn't be, writes Zachary Abuza.

Whether Myanmar’s elections will be free and fair is the question on everyone’s lips.

After the election could friendship between India and Myanmar be rekindled, asks Nicholas Farrelly

Missing ballot paper raises serious questions about Myanmar's free and fair elections.

Jean Michaud reflects on the life of a prolific intellectual standing at the forefront of his field.

There are difficult times ahead for whoever wins historic elections.

In pictures: NLD supporters gather for colourful campaign.

Advanced ballot offers key lessons for historic November poll.

Greg Lopez looks at the legacy of former Malaysia PM, the 'ethical' Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

In this special in-depth report, Datuk Ramesh Chander and Bridget Welsh examine how Malaysia can resolve its economic woes.

Amnesty International's Papang Hidayat outlines Indonesia's troubling legal flaws.

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.