1. Burma’s Dead Men Walking

    Society Southeast Asia Burma

    A new Human Rights Watch report details how hundreds of convicts were beaten, forced to carry supplies for the military – and clear landmines with sticks and forks.

  2. Vietnam Treads China’s Path

    Society Southeast Asia Vietnam

    While international attention has been focused on China’s crackdown on activists, Vietnam has also been tightening up on dissent.

  3. Burma’s Mysterious Border Closure

    Politics Southeast Asia Burma

    The Burmese junta’s decision to close a Thai border crossing has prompted frustration and questions—and no answers from Burma.

  4. Indonesia and Free Speech

    Society Southeast Asia Indonesia

    With Thailand’s woes, eyes have turned to Indonesia as a democracy model for South-east Asia. The censors could change that.