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Aung San Suu Kyi
Assessing Myanmar’s New Cabinet
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Several proposed cabinet selections are worrying.
Southeast Asia's 'Proxy' Presidents
By Mong Palatino
Myanmar isn’t the first case where a Southeast Asian country has recently been led by an alleged ‘proxy.’
What Challenges Face Myanmar’s First Civilian President in 53 Years?
By Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the challenges facing Htin Kyaw, Japan-Philippines ties, and North Korea.
The Truth About Myanmar’s Rohingya Issue
By Jasmine Chia
It is much more complex than is often portrayed by some.
With Presidential Vote Looming, Myanmar Stares at Uncharted Waters
By Marco Bünte
While many issues remain unresolved between the military and Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, further democratization is possible in the Southeast Asian country.
Myanmar’s Democracy Paradox
By Tej Parikh
The country's path to democracy is unlikely to be orthodox.
In Myanmar, Suu Kyi’s Post-Election Role Remains Uncertain
By Rui Hao Puah
There are still lingering questions about what the opposition leader's political future will be.
Like South Africa After Mandela, Myanmar Needs Many Real Leaders--Not Just One
By Caitlin J. Pierce
Aung San Suu Kyi’s singular leadership could lead to the same sense of unrealized dreams that has befallen South Africa.
'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.
Myanmar’s New Parliament Convenes With Looming President Selection
By Prashanth Parameswaran
First parliamentary session held, with a vote on a new president expected next month.
Can Suu Kyi Break Myanmar’s Ceasefire Deadlock?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Hopes have been raised that a final, permanent deal can be reached.
A ‘Prayut Effect’ in Southeast Asia?
By Mong Palatino
The junta chief’s way of politics offers a cautionary tale for the region’s new leaders.