Aslam Abd Jalil argues that everyone is a politician and that our political stand is what we believe things should be

It's time to re-examine the myth surrounding the Xanana Gusmao, write Angie Bexley and Maj Nygaard-Christensen.

Praba Ganesan says he is a willing volunteer to support an abstract convolution called Malaysia

Luke Corbin suggests the Koh Tao investigation is an example of institutional discrimination against the Burmese in Thailand

Kannikar Petchkaew profiles four Thais who have sought refuge abroad since the coup of May 2014

Chatwadee Rose Amornpat makes a strident argument for the abolition of the lese majeste law

Aboeprijadi Santoso compares the experiences of Spain and Indonesia in getting to grips with historical violence

Melissa Crouch reflects on the late Andrew Huxley's significant contribution to the study of law in Myanmar/Burma

Tim Frewer argues the Australian aid industry is captured by those who will pursue the logic of security on behalf of Australians

If given the chance, the stateless children of Sabah, who only know Sabah as their home, can make a positive contribution to Sabah.

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang argues that Thai democracy cannot be built under a regime of suppression, fear and lies

According to Poh Soo Kai, Singapore's leaders have identified themselves with injustices under the ISA

The next Myanmar Update Conference will be held in Canberra on 5-6 June 2015. The Call for Papers is now open.

In the text of a recent talk, Nicholas Farrelly reflects on the heritage of research about Thailand and more at the ANU

Only through dialogue can Indonesia's new president give the disaffected province what it wants.

Olivia Cable asked Summit reporters what they thought of the ASEAN Summit and Naypyitaw

Melissa Crouch suggests we should reconsider some of the big assumptions when analysing religious conflict

Matthew J. Walton argues that now is the time to build a more tolerant and just Myanmar in which all communities feel secure

Yaw Bawm Mangshang sets out the terms for fully including ethnic minorities in Myanmar's evolving political system

Saskia Sch├дfer reviews a feature-length documentary that follows the lives of three Jakarta street buskers

Olivia Cable presents a photo-essay that captures but a handful of the female faces at the Summit this week

In this post Olivia Cable sketches a close-up portrait of the preparations for Naypyitaw's big week in the spotlight

From inside the media pack at the ASEAN Summit, New Mandala correspondent Olivia Cable stands tall

Olivia Cable provides a summary of Prime Minister Tony Abbott's speech during his first visit to Myanmar