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Min Aung Hlaing
Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences
By Ankit Panda
How will the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar affect the country’s internal security and foreign relations?
Myanmar’s Military Seizes Power in Early Morning Coup
By Sebastian Strangio
The army has decreed a one-year state of emergency in order to probe flimsy allegations of voter fraud.
Myanmar’s NLD Draws More Criticisms Ahead of National Poll
By Sebastian Strangio
Aung San Suu Kyi's government is weathering heavy criticism about the upcoming poll – but none of it is likely to matter on election day.
Japan and Myanmar’s Toxic Friendship
By Yuzuki Nagakoshi
Japan’s appeasement policy toward Myanmar, driven by geopolitics and disregard for human rights, is supporting the Rohingya genocide.
China, Myanmar Extol ‘Eternal’ Friendship as Commander-in-Chief Visits Beijing
By Shannon Tiezzi
Min Aung Hlaing made it clear he appreciates China’s support, and will back the Belt and Road in return.
Myanmar’s Military in the Headlines With 71st Air Force Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent commemoration highlights developments within the service and the country’s wider defense modernization.
Japan's Shameful Myanmar Embrace
By Lisa Tassi
Japan is on the wrong side of history over Myanmar’s atrocities against the Rohingya.
Facebook May Have Doomed the Political Career of Myanmar’s Top General
By Daniel Combs
A Facebook ban on Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will have major ramifications.
What’s Behind Myanmar’s Big New Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The holding of the first tri-service exercise in over two decades needs to be viewed from a broader perspective.
What Did the Russian Defense Minister’s Myanmar Visit Accomplish?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip put the focus on ongoing activity in the bilateral military relationship which has been on the uptick of late.
Myanmar Military Modernization in the Spotlight Amid Air Force Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Commemoration highlights changes underway by the country’s military and the opportunities and challenges therein.
Unpacking the Myanmar Commander-in-Chief’s Grand India Visit
By Angshuman Choudhury
India is deepening military engagement with Myanmar in the hopes of heading off Chinese influence.