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Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar’s 2020 Elections: What Does the Future Hold?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
If the polls move forward despite the pandemic, it will be a landmark development for Myanmar.
Southeast Asia’s Princelings
By David Hutt
From Indonesia to Cambodia and beyond, the children of politicians are keeping the family business going – for better or for worse.
Myanmar Must End Repression Now, Says Rights Group in New Report
By Associated Press
The call comes amid expected elections later this year.
Myanmar: Trials and Tribulations
By Christina Fink
Facing genocide charges in the international arena, Myanmar’s domestic politics are set to heat up in 2020, too.
International Rohingya Ruling Spotlights Suu Kyi’s Fall From Grace
By Associated Press
The decision again highlighted the once-revered democracy icon's troubles since she took power in Myanmar.
Has the US Lost Myanmar to China?
By Hunter Marston
Xi’s visit bolstered China-Myanmar ties, but the West can still compete.
Aung San Suu Kyi Slammed for Army Defense in Myanmar Genocide Case
By Aleks Furtula and Lorne Cook
The Nobel Peace laureate was blasted by opposing lawyers for defending the Myanmar army’s conduct in Rakhine state.
Suu Kyi’s Hague Appearance: Minding Myanmar’s Domestic Political Dynamics in the ICJ Genocide Case
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While much of the focus may be on her international image, it will be important to consider the domestic political dynamics at play in Myanmar as well.
Why Will Aung San Suu Kyi Personally Defend Myanmar Against Genocide Claims?
By Angshuman Choudhury
The Nobel peace prize winner will now be defending charges of genocide at an international court. How did it come to this?
Myanmar: Filmmaker Jailing Highlights Rising Rights Concerns
By Associated Press
The case comes amid growing worries about a deteriorating rights situation in the Southeast Asian country.
Meet Myanmar's Blue Shirts
By Lorcan Lovett
A new free speech movement clashes with Myanmar’s military.
Myanmar’s Fragile Democracy Needs the US, Not China
By Jieun Pyun
The US and its allies must engage more directly with Myanmar, lest China's influence derail its democratic potential.