Myanmar conflict

The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.

It's not only the renewed conscription law – financial reforms targeting overseas workers risk forcing more and more Myanmar nationals into irregular migration.

The fall of Myawaddy, a major hub of overland trade between Myanmar and Thailand, could have significant ramifications for the course of the country's conflict.

The fall of the town of Myawaddy to resistance forces could shift the battlefield and diplomatic dynamics of the country's conflict.

A recent survey of regional elite opinion shows a surprising lack of regional concern about the country's ongoing conflict.

According to the global body, 18.6 million people in Myanmar will need humanitarian assistance in 2024 – a nineteen-fold increase since the 2021 coup.

Critics say that the military junta's involvement in the aid program will prevent the assistance from reaching many of those most in need.

The conscription drive has prompted the assassination and resignation of junta administrators, and the flight of thousands of prospective draftees.

The Myanmar junta's conscription drive has backfired, bolstering the rebels' ranks.

As resistance forces move within striking distance of the capital of Rakhine State, many of its inhabitants are seeking a way out.

While the Kachin Independence Army's goal is unclear, a major offensive could have significant impact on the trajectory of the country's conflict.

While showcasing the divergences between Australia and its Southeast Asian partners, the summit can be deemed a success in both form and substance.