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Is Cambodian civil society shrinking or just changing shape?
Cambodia presents a test for civil society activists and donors in supporting democracy, delivering valuable aid, and managing government sensitivities.
The Contradictions in Anwar’s Civilising Mission in Malaysia
Many are missing out on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s vision for inclusion and prosperity while political allies are indulged.
Contestation and collaboration: Politics in Singapore
New Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong inherits a more lively political landscape of diverse demands of citizens and civil society.
INTERVIEW: Democratic leadership can be about hope rather than fear
The leader of Thailand’s largest opposition party reflects on politics and democracy as he delivers the University of Melbourne’s Southeast Asia Oration.
Imagining democracy in Myanmar
The 2021 overthrow of the democratically elected government of Myanmar and the ensuing civil conflict has unlocked new ways of imagining its political future.