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E-mailing in Political Change
Can a political party change an oppressive system from abroad? Cambodia’s self-exiled opposition leader, Sam Rainsy, hopes so.
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The ‘A’ Word
Malaysia’s has carefully crafted an image as a multi-cultural home for the world’s races and religions. But this picture of harmony is being challenged from all sides--by the government, in the courts and from the pulpit. Luke Hunt travels across the country to report on why.
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Violence Looms over Upcoming Poll
The massacre of dozens of journalists in The Philippines last November grabbed international headlines and shone a light on long-simmering tensions in the country’s south, reports Luke Hunt, who says clan rivalries, terrorist links and corruption have created a combustible mix ahead of May’s general election.
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The Other Ticking Nuclear Clock
Reports that Burma's military junta has received assistance with constructing nuclear facilities from North Korea and Pakistan are causing a headache for Indian strategists, reports Rajeev Sharma.
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Young, Restless–But Not Failed Yet
Ten years after voting for independence even the opposition is upbeat about Timor-Leste’s future, reports Anthony Anderton. But the country still faces daunting obstacles for long-term stability.
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Indonesia’s Dirty Secret
The Citarum River is Indonesia's lifeline. But polluted and poisoned, it now poses serious health risks. Elise Potaka investigates the problem--and possible solutions.
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Barry Obama? Not Here Thanks.
Marketed by the White House as America's first 'Asian' president, Barack Obama spent several years growing up in Indonesia. But as Ben Bland discovers, not all Jakartans are enamoured with the metre-tall incarnation of 'Barry' erected in a park last week.
