The Embassy: A review

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly takes a look at a new Australian television show set in Thailand

In conversation with Rafizi Ramli

New Mandala's co-founder Nicholas Farrelly discusses the state of democracy and politics in Malaysia with an opposition MP

The perils of popularity

A Jokowi presidency is a win for Indonesia's democracy. But Indonesia got lucky by having Jokowi in the race, writes Liam Gammon.

Jokowi in the one convenient place

It may be old, but it is still gold! New Mandala gives you everything you need to know about Indonesia's newly inaugurated president, Joko Widodo.

More Southeast Asia commentary

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly highlights some recent essays on Indonesia and Thailand

Life under a railway flyover

In this photo-essay, Ray Yen explores an informal settlement in Jakarta during the age of Jokowi

PKR MPs on tour down under

The Rolling Stones of Malaysia's opposition is here. Don't forget to catch them at a city near you.

Burgers and social responsibility in Myanmar

New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly chews over the hiring policies of fast food stores

Rights go regional

A new book shows how regional organisations like ASEAN are helping spread human rights in Asia.

A numbers game: Social media and political legitimacy

Robert Talcoth examines the tricky matter of quantifying support for Thailand's competing political movements

Murky democratic dawn in Southeast Asia

Michael Vatikiotis suggests that for established elites it's their replaceability in a democratic system that is hardest to swallow

Islam, a religion of peace

Timothy Daniels provides a response to Clive Kessler's article noting that context is important in understanding the basis of religious violence.

Thai Police: Intent to reform?

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

Forest evictions under Prayuth?

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

Thailand’s Prayuth: Not just another coup-maker

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

VIDEO: 2014 Indonesia Update Conference

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

Why Indonesia banned ISIS

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

Democracy safe. Prosperity uncertain.

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

The reassertion of the state

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

Islam: A religion of peace

A better understanding of Islam is needed suggests Clive Kessler.

Zubaidah Johar.

Refusing to forget

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

Thai Studies in Australia, redux

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

Captain Nat and the wheels of Thai justice

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

Law and irony in Thailand

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