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Armed ethnic conflict in Myanmar
![Why Myanmar’s New Peace Process Is Failing Why Myanmar’s New Peace Process Is Failing](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-03_16-06-30.jpg)
Why Myanmar’s New Peace Process Is Failing
By Paode A
So far, the NLD government efforts to end armed conflicts have failed.
![The Problem With the 21st Century Panglong Conference The Problem With the 21st Century Panglong Conference](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-05_16-45-16.jpg)
The Problem With the 21st Century Panglong Conference
By Richard Dolan
Before it even convenes, Aung San Suu Kyi's high-profile peace process effort is facing stumbling blocks.
![Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Pushes for Peace With Ethnic Rebels Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Pushes for Peace With Ethnic Rebels](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-16_17-46-45.jpg)
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Pushes for Peace With Ethnic Rebels
By Roshni Kapur
Hopes have been renewed that a permanent deal may finally be reached between the new government and holdout militias.
!['We Cannot Retreat': The 2015 Myanmar Offensive in Shan State 'We Cannot Retreat': The 2015 Myanmar Offensive in Shan State](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-14_20-31-11.jpg)
'We Cannot Retreat': The 2015 Myanmar Offensive in Shan State
By Scott Ezell
A first-hand account from the Shan State Army-North headquarters during a Tatmadaw offensive.
![The Price of Conflict in Northern Myanmar The Price of Conflict in Northern Myanmar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-06_20-45-11.jpg)
The Price of Conflict in Northern Myanmar
By John Quinley III
A closer look at the violence in this part of a country in transition.
![The Truth About Myanmar's New Ceasefire Agreement The Truth About Myanmar's New Ceasefire Agreement](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-05_17-13-45.jpg)
The Truth About Myanmar's New Ceasefire Agreement
By Jack Myint
The recently concluded nationwide ceasefire agreement is a step in the right direction.
![Myanmar to Ink Peace Deal with Eight Armed Groups Ahead of Historic Election Myanmar to Ink Peace Deal with Eight Armed Groups Ahead of Historic Election](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-05_17-13-45.jpg)
Myanmar to Ink Peace Deal with Eight Armed Groups Ahead of Historic Election
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ceasefire agreement to be signed October 15, with several major groups still left out.
![Illegal Logging Throws a Wrench Into China-Myanmar Relations Illegal Logging Throws a Wrench Into China-Myanmar Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-23_15-06-56.jpg)
Illegal Logging Throws a Wrench Into China-Myanmar Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Myanmar sentenced 153 Chinese loggers to life in prison, sparking protests from Beijing.
![Myanmar: New Front in an Old War Myanmar: New Front in an Old War](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-22_14-52-34.jpg)
Myanmar: New Front in an Old War
By Richard Potter
How the Arakan Army is emerging as a major player in Myanmar’s civil war.
![Myanmar Military Chief Vows Non-Interference in Elections Myanmar Military Chief Vows Non-Interference in Elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-06_20-45-11.jpg)
Myanmar Military Chief Vows Non-Interference in Elections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
General says result will be honored if victory is achieved fairly.
![Myanmar Faces Daunting Post-Election Challenges, Experts Warn Myanmar Faces Daunting Post-Election Challenges, Experts Warn](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-10_18-58-21.jpg)
Myanmar Faces Daunting Post-Election Challenges, Experts Warn
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Much remains to be done following historic elections in November.