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Myanmar’s Cease-Fire Deal Comes Up Short
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The agreement is missing some important signatures.
Myanmar to Ink Peace Deal with Eight Armed Groups Ahead of Historic Election
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ceasefire agreement to be signed October 15, with several major groups still left out.
Will Military Conflict in Myanmar Derail its Elections?
By Shawn W. Crispin
Armed conflict could jeopardize upcoming polls in the country.
Are Chinese Citizens Trapped by Fighting in Northern Myanmar?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The government says no; Chinese and Western media alike say yes.
Myanmar’s Ceasefire Holdouts
By Brandon Miliate
While the government has made progress on bringing insurgencies to an end, some groups are holding out.
Myanmar Army Shells Kachin Rebels
By Ankit Panda
The incident represents the most severe attack against the Kachin rebels since fighting resumed in 2011.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Colluding With Tyranny
By Tim Robertson
The iconic figure has signally failed the oppressed minorities who need her most.
Washington’s Flawed Myanmar Policy
By David Brenner
Many of Myanmar's ethnic minorities are growing increasingly disillusioned with America and may turn to China instead.
China’s Troubled Myanmar Policy
A self-serving approach has clouded local perceptions of China’s presence, especially in troubled Kachin State.
Burma: A Fragile Peace
By Tom Fawthrop
The feting of Burmese President Thein Sein in Europe and elsewhere is premature. Much work remains for Burma to achieve a true peace.
Will Reform Bring Burma Peace?
By Tom Fawthrop
Signs of democratic reforms in Burma are welcome. But are they likely to help bring an end to ethnic unrest in Kachin state?
China and the Kachin Conflict
Some blame China’s Dapein Dam project for triggering the conflict between Kachin rebels and Burma’s army. There’s much more to it than that.
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