Timothy Simonson bites into KFC, democracy and crony capitalism in Myanmar.

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly has a new essay on the evolution of Myanmar's capital.

Nancy Lee Peluso on the promise and perils of small-scale illegal mining in West Kalimantan.

According to Zachary Abuza, Thailand’s return of 109 Uighurs to China bodes ill for human rights and security in the region.

Hunter Marston argues that as China rises, the US and Vietnam are building closer ties.

How youth, prejudice and mob violence go hand-in-hand with politics.

Nicholas Farrelly suggests taking the idea of “one belt, one road” and turning it into many small projects

PM Najib, UMNO-BN politicians and their cronies remain above Malaysia’s spineless laws.

The fight for democracy has been elevated to another level, writes Wad Rawee.

Opposition can seriously challenge in next general elections.

Historic elections aren't the only key milestone on Myanmar's road to reform, writes Trevor Wilson.

How new technologies drive competing narratives on a humanitarian crisis.

Lee Jones and Shahar Hameiri ask how can the region and the world can better respond to new security issues

To heal current political wounds should Thailand wait five years for free and fair elections?

Scholars, writers, and citizens from around the world support the Thai 14.

New Mandala contributor Jinghong Zhang recognised for study on rise and fall of puer tea.

If Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is to lead Myanmar successfully she has no choice about whether to do business with China.

The ties between the military and monarchy are robbing the country of freedom and democracy.

Australia and Indonesia need to look beyond aid, trade and the barricade to deepen their relationship.

Regional power shifts could strengthen Australia-Indonesia strategic ties.

In the face of corruption claims, the Malaysian Prime Minister's survival hinges on economics.

Scholars call for international support for arrested democracy campaigners.

Is Indonesia about to ditch ASEAN?

Complexity and personality help drive current Australia-Indonesia divide, says former ambassador.