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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.
Expanding armies, shrinking peace: Militarisation in Southeast Asia
Several large Southeast Asian nations are increasing their defence budgets and deepening military ties. What will this mean for conflict resolution?
The long game: Why politics, not evidence alone, drives welfare reform in Indonesia
Democratic transitions can create opportunities for reform when governments have invested in the evidence, institutions, and coalitions needed to act when the opportunity emerges.
Invisible populations and legal blind spots: Statelessness in Indonesia
Risks of statelessness in Indonesia often arise from everyday dealings with the state such as difficulty with birth and marriage registration.
Engaging with Indigenous knowledges in Asia: Sharing new opportunities for exchange
The power imbalance between the academic Anglosphere and the world’s Indigenous peoples need not continue unchecked.
The connections between Indigenous Australians and Indonesians beyond the trepang trade
The long-standing connections between Indigenous Australians in northern Australia and Makassan Indonesians endure in culture and language.