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STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 25, 2016 • 3 min read

Indonesia readies itself for more Ahok protests

By Logan Connor • Nov 25, 2016
Protestors are planning to gather today in Jakarta in the hope of forcing the city’s Christian governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, out of office for comments he made allegedly insulting the Qur’an Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja ‘Ahok’ Purnama (C) talks to journalists shortly after investigation by the police in Jakarta,…

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 24, 2016 • 3 min read

Q&A: Cambodian rock star Jimmy Kiss

By Logan Connor • Nov 24, 2016
Ahead of his performance at the International Jazz Festival Phnom Penh, Cambodian musician Jimmy Kiss sat down with Southeast Asia Globe to discuss his first foray into jazz and drawing inspiration from the Cambodian countryside

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 23, 2016 • 5 min read

Is there any hope for peace in Thailand's troubled south?

By Zachary Abuza • Nov 23, 2016
Amid faltering peace talks between Thailand’s government and Deep South rebels, insurgents have begun targeting tourist areas and the capital in the hope of gaining leverage at the negotiating table

Nov 22, 2016 • 3 min read
Indonesia

Jousting warriors

Every year, men on the remote island of Sumba participate in a deadly gladiatorial joust. We journeyed to the isolated isle for a glimpse of this sacred harvest ritual, where blood must flow to fertilise the earth
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Nov 22, 2016

Nov 21, 2016 • 29 min read
Myanmar

The year after

For decades Myanmar languished under a military junta, decried as a global pariah state. Following a historic election, the country has moved closer to democracy – but the process of real reform has only just begun
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Nov 21, 2016

Nov 18, 2016 • 3 min read
Music

Top five: Southeast Asian DJs

Meet the top talent pumping out dance tracks around the region
By Sam Bradpiece • Nov 18, 2016

Nov 18, 2016 • 3 min read

Malaysia prepares for Bersih protests

The Bersih 5.0 rally, set to kick off in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, could lead to clashes between Malaysia’s ‘red shirts’ and ‘yellow shirts’
By Logan Connor • Nov 18, 2016

Nov 17, 2016 • 3 min read

What happens in Southeast Asia when Trump scraps the TPP?

With the surprise election of Donald Trump, the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership looks unlikely, which could have profound economic effects in Southeast Asia
By Logan Connor • Nov 17, 2016