Pricey readers,

From right now New Mandala is taking a number of weeks off for the Australian summer time holidays. Emails to our editors will get a response from 9 January 2023.

It’s been one other large yr at New Mandala, and I hope that readers discovered the positioning to be a helpful useful resource. On behalf of former editor Elly Kent, who managed New Mandala for nearly all of 2022, and all people else concerned behind the scenes right here, I’d like to increase a particular due to the entire contributors who took the time from their busy schedules to contribute to the general public debate on Southeast Asian affairs.

For many people within the Asia Pacific that is the primary Christmas and new yr celebrations the place worldwide journey has been a chance, and I’m certain there are numerous readers who’re reuniting with family members after being aside for too lengthy. Whether or not they’re at dwelling or away, New Mandala needs all of our readers a protected and stress-free break, and look ahead to bringing you extra new views on Southeast Asia in 2023.

Liam Gammon | the editor

New Mandala’s high 10 most learn in 2022

1: “Crimson-tagging as a human rights violation within the Philippines” by Teo S. Marasigan

2: “COVID-19 and a brand new social contract for training within the Philippines” by Chester Yacub and Pauline Eadie

3: “We have to speak! Artwork, offence and politics in Documenta 15” by Wulan Dirgantoro and Elly Kent

4: “Efficient third-sector actors in support on the Thailand-Myanmar border” by Maung Oak Aww [pseudonym]

5: “Thailand’s long-anticipated submarine deal has hit yet one more snag” by Zachary Abuza

6: “Digital rivalry in post-coup Myanmar” by Megan Ryan and Van Tran

7: “A ‘Pangulo’ ideology: leader-centrism and the return of a Marcos presidency” by Matthew Ordoñez and Anthony Lawrence Borja

8: “Brewing for democracy: digital activism & the #MilkTeaAlliance” by Maggie Shum

9: “Myanmar’s anti-junta forces are terrorists, says the Institute for Economics and Peace” by Dorothy Mason