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.

Why the region must act now to help the Rohingya.

Murat Yurtbilir assesses the likelihood of the controversial group's involvement in deadly attack.

How can Myanmar avoid a backlash against its Chinese population, asks Nicholas Farrelly

Indonesia needs to urgently help the rural poor access food and maximise land use, argues John McCarthy.

Converging in Canberra for Bersih 4.0.

Mass rallies over the weekend proved a moderate victory for both sides of Malaysian politics, argues Clive Kessler.

In the wake of Malaysia's Bersih 4 rally, Ross Tapsell looks at the rise of drone journalism & social media in Southeast Asia.

In this photo essay, Ray Yen captures powerful images of Kampung Pulo's demolition.

Gerhard Hoffstaedter reports from the middle of Malaysia's march for clean politics.