Myanmar conflict

The intensifying conflict between the military junta and its opponents shows few signs of resolution in 2022.

The Rakhine nationalist force has the clout to reshape the contours of Myanmar's post-coup crisis.

Four Southeast Asian nations have now expressed criticisms of Cambodia's unilateral crisis diplomacy on Myanmar.

The move is a clear attempt to free up attention to crush the new raft of civilian People’s Defense Forces.

The National Unity Government's declaration of a "people's defensive war" has raised a host of political and ethical questions.

Recent months have seen the emergence of a raft of new armed civilian militias, further complicating the country's political crisis.

Despite its present political turmoil, Myanmar controls the supply of critical metals for clean energy products.

What does the emergence of a government-in-exile and a newly formed alliance of ethnic rebel groups mean for the country’s emerging conflict?

The junta's worst nightmare is an alliance between the anti-coup movement and ethnic armed groups.

The crisis in Myanmar has exhibited some signs that a devastating and deeply divisive conflict may be on the horizon.

The difference in Western governments' reaction to the two episodes suggests a misplaced focus on electoral procedures.

Despite her promise to welcome new voices into the peace process, many fine-grained obstacles to progress remain.