Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang argues that without a serious overhaul, the police will remain a dangerous tool for governments, elected or not

Jean-Philippe Leblond suggests that military moves need to be tightly monitored by academics, journalists and activists

In the wake of Thailand's 2014 coup, megaphone diplomacy can have a negative effect, argues John Blaxland

Experts from Indonesia and around the world reflect on the SBY decade.

Indonesia’s ban of ISIS was motivated by more than fear of returning fighters, writes Dominic Berger.

Indonesia's democracy may be safe, but the economic good times aren't set to roll on, writes Hamish McDonald.

The scrapping of direct elections for local officials in Indonesia won't have that profound an effect, writes Michael Buehler.

A better understanding of Islam is needed suggests Clive Kessler.

A new volume of poetry by Zubaidah Johar powerfully recounts the experiences of women in Aceh’s troubled past and uncertain future.

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly re-opens old discussions about the study of Thailand in Australia

Des Ball offers an assessment of recent criminal matters involving the Border Patrol Police

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly reflects on recent efforts to clamp down on free academic expression

Greg Lopez suggests that New Mandala readers might want to come and meet a "very dangerous" Malaysian woman.

Carlos Sardi├▒a Galache weighs in to the vigorous debate about the Rohingya and their status as a "national race"

Benjamin Day examines what the Formula One calendar reveals about shifts in global power

Doug Krugman suggests Thailand and Cambodia need reminding that renewed violence would not be welcome

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s 10-year rule leaves Indonesia with mixed fortunes and a controversial legacy, writes Marcus Mietzner.

Will the Abbot administration's approach to Malaysia be a wise one for Australia in the long run?

There is still a chance that Aung San Suu Kyi can become Myanmar’s next leader, reports Belinda Cranston.

Things are looking up for Chinese Indonesian political candidates, but it all depends on where and at what level they run, writes Chong Wu Ling.

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang asks what punishment should be imposed on the Thai junta and its supporters

Co-founder Nicholas Farrelly announces an open call for submissions from the next generation of leading Southeast Asia analysts

Moderate Malaysians should band together to save Malaysia from the extremists.

How much of the ‘new’ politics of president-elect Joko Widodo will get through Indonesia’s transfer of power, asks Hamish McDonald.