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Min Aung Hlaing
Duterte Joins Thai PM on the Sidelines of ASEAN Myanmar Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The leaders' absence doesn't bode well for ASEAN's ability to muster a united front against Myanmar's junta.
Thai PM to Skip Special ASEAN Summit on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The leaders of eight Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, are confirmed attendees at the meeting.
Can Myanmar’s Protesters Win?
By Tom Fawthrop
They are up against a ruthless, entrenched military. But history tells us not to underestimate the power of the people.
Myanmar Mire: Democracy Under Fire
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jane Ferguson.
UN Security Council Urges Myanmar Junta to Exercise ‘Utmost Restraint’
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came the day that the U.S. government imposed a third round of sanctions on Myanmar's military.
Do the Myanmar Junta’s New ‘Peace-Making Committees’ Stand Any Chance of Success?
By Joe Kumbun
Forging a sustainable nationwide peace was elusive before. It's even more difficult in the midst of the current crisis.
The Myanmar Public Fights Not to End Up Like Thailand
By Oren Samet
Myanmar’s army chief wanted a Thai-style coup. What he got was an uprising.
Myanmar Coup Leader: ‘Join Hands’ With Army for Democracy
By Associated Press
Anti-coup protesters are unlikely to be swayed by Sen. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing's call for unity.
Following Coup, US Targets Myanmar Military With Sanctions
By Sebastian Strangio
The sanctions seem designed to limit the impact on the public – but Myanmar's coup leaders are unlikely to yield.
Myanmar’s Generals Reshape Regional Political Dynamics
By Luke Hunt
Min Aung Hlaing's seizure of power in Myanmar has shaken up the region's diplomatic balance.
Singaporean Withdraws From Myanmar Military-Linked Tobacco Venture
By Sebastian Strangio
A week on, the military coup is exacting an increasingly steep economic cost.
The Thai Playbook for Myanmar’s Coup Leaders
By Zachary Abuza
Myanmar's generals could look to their eastern neighbor for tips on how to preserve their hold on power.