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Myanmar Stumbles on Press Freedom

Myanmar Stumbles on Press Freedom

By Bridget Di Certo
Despite the lifting of censorship, journalists in Myanmar still face intimidation.
Burmese Military Faces Rape Allegations

Burmese Military Faces Rape Allegations

By Angela Erika Kubo
A recent report reveals that the army has been using rape as “a tool of war.”

Myanmar’s ASEAN Chairmanship: Lessons from Cambodia

Myanmar’s ASEAN Chairmanship: Lessons from Cambodia

By Justine Drennan
Will nascent reforms enable Myanmar to avoid a repeat of Cambodia’s notorious term?

Myanmar Pardons Political Prisoners As Reforms Continue

Myanmar Pardons Political Prisoners As Reforms Continue

By Ankit Panda
Myanmar's President Thein Sein began to deliver on a promise made earlier in 2013 by freeing political prisoners.

State Capitalism or Rule of Law in Myanmar?

State Capitalism or Rule of Law in Myanmar?

By Andrew Collier
The country is experiencing a tug of war between military dominance and a more open democracy.
The Surprising Potential of Mongolian-Myanmar Relations

The Surprising Potential of Mongolian-Myanmar Relations

By Brandon Miliate
Despite some significant differences, the two countries have substantial scope for cooperation.

Naypyidaw Rejects UN Appeal

Naypyidaw Rejects UN Appeal

The plight of the Rohingya continues as Myanmar refuses to grant them citizenship.

Burma's President Will Not Run In 2015 Elections

Burma's President Will Not Run In 2015 Elections

Thein Sein has chosen not to run in the 2015 elections. Can Myanmar find a visionary leader to replace him?

Tin Htut Paing: On The Run in Myanmar

Tin Htut Paing: On The Run in Myanmar

Despite reforms, fighting for your rights in Myanmar remains a dangerous proposition, as one young activist has discovered.

Constitutional Reform Needed for Myanmar’s Ethnic Challenges

Constitutional Reform Needed for Myanmar’s Ethnic Challenges

Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi have driven Myanmar’s reform process. They now need to tackle its ethnic challenges.

The Mad Monks of Myanmar

The Mad Monks of Myanmar

In this photo essay, The Diplomat offers a close-up look at the anti-Muslim 969 movement on the rise in Myanmar today.

Myanmar’s “Look West” Policy: Is China Being Sidelined?

Myanmar’s “Look West” Policy: Is China Being Sidelined?

Under Thein Sein, the country is seeking to evolve from its reliance on China.

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