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Saffron Washing: The Myanmar Military’s Exploitation of Buddhism
By Tin Shine Aung
Holding itself up as the sole defender of Burmese heritage, the military has long manipulated Buddhism for its political purposes.

Pope Francis Wades Into the Rohingya Crisis
By Luke Hunt
The Pope treads carefully to avoid a diplomatic incident, even while focusing world attention on the Rohingya crisis.

Social Media Exhibits Its Disruptive Power in Myanmar
By Tej Parikh
The dark side of social media – fake news, sectarian divisions, propaganda – is on display in Myanmar.
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