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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.
INTERVIEW: Democratic leadership can be about hope rather than fear
The leader of Thailand’s largest opposition party reflects on politics and democracy as he delivers the University of Melbourne’s Southeast Asia Oration.
The Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Malaysia and Singapore have established a cooperative mechanism that enables co-operation on navigational safety and environmental protection.
Maritime boundary diplomacy in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea has been the key to economic prosperity
Nations involved show strong commitment to peace and stability which otherwise could be compromised by possible disputes.
Maritime Boundary Disputes in the Celebes Sea
It would certainly be in the interests of the region for Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines to find common ground.
Rethinking human trafficking in Southeast Asia to better reflect survivors’ agency
It is crucial to consider the diverse experiences and circumstances of trafficked people without labelling them as only victims.