Identity politics

Attacks on Christian churches in Malaysia tell us more about shifting political faultlines than about religious attitudes in this multi-ethnic, multi-faith society, writes Amrita Malhi

20 Jan 10 | Comments (4)

HIV/AIDS: the global outlook

For World AIDS Day 2009, Dennis Altman surveys the key international issues in prevention and treatment

26 Nov 09 | Comments (0)

Indonesia’s new leadership: the Australian connection

The tragic Jakarta bombings earlier this month should not distract our attention from the good news coming out of Indonesia, including an important Australian connection in the new leadership, argues Hal Hill

29 Jul 09 | Comments (0)

The perils of peace

Former rebels have come to power in Aceh but they now face the twin challenges of winning greater autonomy from Jakarta and controlling corruption in their own ranks, writes Edward Aspinall

02 Jul 09 | Comments (0)

Thailand’s royal sub-plot thickens

Shifting alliances are deepening the underlying crisis in Thai politics, report Nicholas Farrelly and Andrew Walker

06 May 09 | Comments (2)

Thailand’s royal sub-plot

Once sacrosanct, the Thai monarchy has become a focus of discontent, write Andrew Walker and Nicholas Farrelly

14 Apr 09 | Comments (9)

Lost in translation

Despite the importance of relations with Indonesia, the government is not backing up its Asia-literacy rhetoric with funds, writes Edward Aspinall

20 Feb 09 | Comments (6)

After the exodus

The latest release of cabinet papers is a reminder of the political stresses triggered by the arrival of Indochinese boat people in the mid 1970s. Bruce Grant, author of The Boat People, looks at those events and their implications

29 Jan 09 | Comments (0)

When elephants dance

The hiatus in Malaysian politics can’t last, writes Natasha Rudra

12 Nov 08 | Comments (0)