Whither Human Rights?
Ahmadis has been persecuted, but rights abuses between 1965-1998 remain unaddressed. Is there any hope for Papua?
IRIN
Tea vs. Opuim
In Myanmar: Coaxing farmers to grow tea, not opium.
IRIN
Burma Beware
Ethnic minorities in Myanmar call for caution as sanctions ease.
IRIN
When Mother Tongues Divide?
Timor-Leste: A proposal to sanction the use of indigenous languages in primary schools has divided members of government, civil society and educators.
IRIN
What’s Wrong with Contemporary Indonesia?
An old leftist looks back at his career in politics, and at the state of Indonesia today.
KATHARINE MCGREGOR
Pathways to a People’s President
If Indonesians are going to find a candidate to oppose the oligarchs, they need to start organising now.
JEFFREY A. WINTERS
Nepal's Wake-Up Call
Indian earthquake jolts Nepal.
IRIN
Lamenting Timor-Leste
Occupation-era crimes forgiven, not forgotten.
IRIN
South China Sea Diplomacy: More Needs to Be Done
Diplomatic tensions among China, the Philippines and Vietnam over the South China Sea are showing signs of abating, however short-lived they may turn out to be.
ZHA DAOJIONG for Pacific Forum CSIS
Rambling in Jaffna: An Ode to the Past
A nostalgic writer and traveller revisits the city of Jaffna in Sri Lanka.
RASIKA JAVAKODY
Psst, Don't Tell Americans about the Philippines
Keep your country secret. That is my advice.
JOE AMERICA
The Slaves That Gave the English Their Cuppa
Here’s some history – kidnapping and slave labour in Muslim Philippines to satisfy English demand for tea.
SUN
Microcredit Goes Macro
Myanmar government says open to more microcredit, but experts warn that sector lacks modern rules and regulations.
IRIN
No Divorce in the Philippines, But Lots of Mistresses and Paramours
Divorce hits the latest rehashed headlines in a country perennially stuck in backwardness.
BONGV
Four vignettes on the godly and not-so-godly
First, the dog that was almost stoned to death, by holy decree.
DAN-CHYI CHUA