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Armed ethnic conflict in Myanmar
![International Financial Watchdog Adds Myanmar to Blacklist International Financial Watchdog Adds Myanmar to Blacklist](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-24-034340.jpg)
International Financial Watchdog Adds Myanmar to Blacklist
By Sebastian Strangio
The Financial Action Task Force said the move was a result of the country's persistent failures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
![Shan State Exemplifies China’s Tangled Myanmar Ties Shan State Exemplifies China’s Tangled Myanmar Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-05-03-201206.jpg)
Shan State Exemplifies China’s Tangled Myanmar Ties
By Tom Fawthrop
China’s endorsement of the junta lays the basis for a boom in trade with the fractious eastern state – or so Beijing hopes.
![The Lost World of the Lords of the Sky The Lost World of the Lords of the Sky](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-22-10.jpg)
The Lost World of the Lords of the Sky
By Robert Bociaga
The tangled history of Shan State reveals the broken promises of a federal, truly democratic Myanmar.
![Myanmar’s Peace Process: The China Factor Myanmar’s Peace Process: The China Factor](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-25-20.jpg)
Myanmar’s Peace Process: The China Factor
By Yun Sun
China has an undeniable role in Myanmar’s peace process, but an ultimate resolution lies in Burmese hands.
![The Future of Myanmar’s Peace Process: Same Old Challenges or New Progress? The Future of Myanmar’s Peace Process: Same Old Challenges or New Progress?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-2526576_1280.jpg)
The Future of Myanmar’s Peace Process: Same Old Challenges or New Progress?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the deeper dynamics in one of Asia’s most protracted conflicts and what lies ahead.
![Myanmar’s Ceasefire Falls Apart in Shan State Myanmar’s Ceasefire Falls Apart in Shan State](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-07-31-3.jpg)
Myanmar’s Ceasefire Falls Apart in Shan State
By Maggi Quadrini
Instability in northern Shan state is increasing the forced displacement of locals, along other rights abuses.
![Myanmar Ethnic Rebel Alliance Stages Coordinated Attacks Myanmar Ethnic Rebel Alliance Stages Coordinated Attacks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19227473761344.jpg)
Myanmar Ethnic Rebel Alliance Stages Coordinated Attacks
By Pyae Sone Win
The Northern Alliance coordinated attacks in 5 separate locations in the Mandalay region and Northern Shan state.
![Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18115083282216.jpg)
Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace
By Amara Thiha
Government efforts to secure peace in the country continue to be hampered by internal and external factors.
![Marking 70 Years of War in Myanmar Marking 70 Years of War in Myanmar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-jittraponkaicome_70thkarenrevolution_01.jpg)
Marking 70 Years of War in Myanmar
By Jittrapon Kaicome
Karen armed groups gather to seek peace while marking the 70th anniversary of the original revolution.
![Myanmar’s Jade-Fueled War Myanmar’s Jade-Fueled War](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-43_lds_4.jpg)
Myanmar’s Jade-Fueled War
By Daniel Combs
Are the Tatmadaw and KIA colluding to maximize jade profits?
![Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1024px-kachin_independence_army_cadets_in_laiza_paul_vrieze-voa.jpg)
Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin
By Daniel Combs
The fighting in Kachin is a microcosm of Myanmar's stalled peace process.
![The 'Resource War' in Kachin State The 'Resource War' in Kachin State](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1024px-kachin_independence_army_cadets_in_laiza_paul_vrieze-voa.jpg)
The 'Resource War' in Kachin State
By Eugene Mark
Myanmar's Tatmadaw and the Kachin Independence Army are fighting for control of lucrative natural resources.
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