20 years of New Mandala
New Mandala celebrates its 20th anniversary as a platform for Southeast Asian studies. The piece reflects on the site's evolution from a blog to an academic institution and acknowledges the contributors who shaped its history.
Why it matters
It highlights the longevity and influence of digital academic platforms in shaping regional discourse and scholarly engagement.
20 years ago today, Andrew Walker’s post “Some thoughts on the political crisis in Thailand” became the first piece of writing to appear at New Mandala.
The article is a retrospective reflection on an organization's history and does not take a political stance.
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