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Aung San Suu Kyi
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.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi Hosts Chinese Foreign Minister
By Shannon Tiezzi
China and Myanmar are trying to turn over a new leaf in their recently troubled relationship.
India’s Chance at a New Beginning With Democratic Myanmar
By Mohamed Zeeshan
In Myanmar, India's conscience and interests may finally be aligning.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Democratic Myopia
By Vishal Arora
The icon should avoid obsessing about the presidency at the expense of other democratic performs.
Aiding a Few Good Men (and Women) in the New Myanmar
By Dylan Kean and Jack Myint
Foreign assistance for training lawmakers needs to be more focused.
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.