Nicholas Farrelly argues that a narrow vision of fortress Myanmar will further aggravate communal tension

It's not just his odd behaviour Thais should be worried about, writes Chatwadee Rose Amornpat.

Religious based ethno-nationalism used to oppress minority group, argues Kyaw Win.

Election results show that material comfort trumps civil liberties and political participation.

Jennifer Frentasia on why we shouldn’t be surprised by Singapore’s 2015 election results.

Is the PAP's landslide election victory a reverse for democracy?

The People’s Action Party’s election victory is the optimal pendulum swing, argues Bridget Welsh.

The lucrative business of drafting Thailand's supreme law.

The question of Vietnam’s future leadership is still in the balance, writes Carlyle A Thayer.

Unfounded optimism for peace shot down by video message.

Friday's election will test ruling party's long-held grip on power.

Ordinary citizens set to mark their mark in this Friday's ballot.

Will elections see the dawn of a robust multi-party system?

Myanmar will benefit from facilitating the joint development of its Indian borderlands, writes Nicholas Farrelly

Bridget Welsh on how the past, present and future are haunting the 2015 vote.

Politics of struggle must become the politics of everyday life.

Informal talks show putting words into action to end conflict highly unlikely.

Ahead of elections, Singapore's youth hunger for trust, transparency and new politics.

Tun Hussein Onn Chair on key issues, and non-Western approaches to foreign relations.

How global companies influence human rights protection.

How a bus driver uncovered an essential read on criminal justice and fairness in Thailand.

Short campaign to be shaped by opposition's woes, voters' dilemma and viral media.

Are women’s rights being sacrificed for security and political stability?

Meredith Weiss offers key lessons from Malaysia's recent rallies for clean politics.