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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections

By Sebastian Strangio
The bloc says that any poll must be "inclusive," but it has limited power to deter the junta from its election plans.

Burmese Tofu Diplomacy: Myanmar’s Democratic Forces and Their Engagement with China and India

Burmese Tofu Diplomacy: Myanmar’s Democratic Forces and Their Engagement with China and India

By Tin Shine Aung
The National Unity Government needs a proactive strategy for gaining recognition from the region's two superpowers.
No Evidence Thai Banks Facilitated Myanmar Arms Purchases, Government Says

No Evidence Thai Banks Facilitated Myanmar Arms Purchases, Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N. human rights office claims that the country has become a leading source of banking services to Myanmar’s military junta.

Thailand Hosts ‘Informal Consultation’ on Myanmar Conflict

Thailand Hosts ‘Informal Consultation’ on Myanmar Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting in Bangkok marks the beginning of a more conciliatory regional approach toward Myanmar's military administration.

From Damascus to Naypyidaw: The Perils of Backing Failing Regimes

From Damascus to Naypyidaw: The Perils of Backing Failing Regimes

By Miemie Winn Byrd
The sudden and unexpected fall of Bashar al-Assad could foreshadow the fate of Myanmar's besieged military junta.

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Thailand Confirms Details of ‘Informal’ Myanmar Meetings

Thailand Confirms Details of ‘Informal’ Myanmar Meetings

By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok will this week host two separate consultations that will attempt to break the deadlock on Myanmar. Don't expect any dramatic progress.

Why the Acting President of Myanmar’s NUG Is Right to Prioritize Internal Politics

Why the Acting President of Myanmar’s NUG Is Right to Prioritize Internal Politics

By Harry Myo Lin
As the tide turns against the country's military junta, it is vital for the National Unity Government to improve its governance and administrative capacity.
Myanmar Economy to Shrink Further in 2025, World Bank Says

Myanmar Economy to Shrink Further in 2025, World Bank Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Myanmar’s GDP is expected to contract by 1 percent in the fiscal year ending March 2025, a downward revision from the previous projection of modest growth.

Myanmar and China: An American View with Michael Martin

Myanmar and China: An American View with Michael Martin

By Luke Hunt
Chinese plans for Myanmar could have far reaching consequences in 2025.

Ethnic Armed Group Claims Full Control of Myanmar’s Border With Bangladesh

Ethnic Armed Group Claims Full Control of Myanmar’s Border With Bangladesh

By Sebastian Strangio
The Arakan Army says that it has captured the last remaining junta base in Maungdaw Township, after six months of fighting.

Thailand to Host ASEAN Talks on Myanmar Conflict This Month

Thailand to Host ASEAN Talks on Myanmar Conflict This Month

By Sebastian Strangio
The December 20 meeting in Bangkok will seek a way through the thicket of Myanmar's intertwined conflicts.
Second Major Rebel Group Says It Is Ready For Talks With Myanmar Junta

Second Major Rebel Group Says It Is Ready For Talks With Myanmar Junta

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army is a sign of China's growing efforts to shape the direction of the conflict in Shan State.

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