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Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar Grapples With Unifying Its Core and Periphery
By Tej Parikh
The challenges of forging federalism in Myanmar will be evident at upcoming talks in August.
Solving Myanmar's Ethnic Conflicts: A Proposal
By Daniel Combs
Aung San Suu Kyi can take advantage of her personal and political authority to forge a lasting peace in Myanmar.
Will Genocide Be the True Cost of State Building in Myanmar?
By Tej Parikh
To govern, Aung San Suu Kyi seems prepared to turn a blind eye to the Rohingya issue.
Tsai Ing-wen: A New Type of Female Leader in Asia
By Andreea Brînză
Unlike other female political leaders in Asia, Tsai does not belong to a political dynasty.
Aung San Suu Kyi and the Cult of Personality
By Logan Connor
The saintly status surrounding Suu Kyi has led to tunnel vision in the NLD and the international community.
In Myanmar, Suu Kyi’s Brand Is a Double-Edged Sword
By Tej Parikh
Myanmar is being overwhelmed by foreign investments before its new government has built up the capacity to receive them.
The Rohingya and Suu Kyi’s Myanmar
By Austin Bodetti
The democratic icon’s party won a major victory last year. Will it help a beleaguered minority?
Myanmar's Transition: The 'Fun' Part is Over
By Harry Krejsa
No matter how the United States and Myanmar choose to proceed, continued reform will be messy.
'No Rohingya': Behind the US Embassy Protest in Myanmar
By David Doyle
"We want to declare to the U.S. embassy and to all the other countries, there are no Rohingya in our country."
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.
Will New Faces Test ASEAN Unity at the Ministers' Meeting?
By Termsak Chalermpalanupap
High turnover in the AMM could impact the “we feeling” -- and ASEAN unity over issues like the South China Sea.
Troubling Early Signs in Myanmar’s New Government
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Suu Kyi's dominance, dubious credentials, and a muddled platform are worrying some observers.