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
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