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Myanmar coup 2021

Protests, Anger Spreading Rapidly in the Wake of Myanmar Coup
By Sebastian Strangio
Protests against the military's seizure of power are becoming increasingly bold and widespread.

The Regional Repercussions of the Myanmar Coup
By OBA Mie
The coup this week underscores the contradictions in ASEAN.

China Gifts Myanmar’s Military a Rose by Any Other Name
By Luke Hunt
Xinhua’s announcement of a “cabinet reshuffle” exemplifies its dark arts in Myanmar.

UN Security Council Condemns Military Takeover in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N.'s top body condemned the military's seizure of power without explicitly calling it a "coup."

Myanmar Blocks Facebook as Resistance Grows to Coup
By Associated Press
The move came amid a growing campaign of civil disobedience following Monday's military takeover.

The New Military Government in Myanmar Could Well Be Short-Lived
By Brian Wong
Domestic pressure, economic sanctions, and strategic anxieties hold out hope that the junta will be forced to make concessions.

Civil Disobedience Movement Gathers Pace in Post-Coup Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Medical doctors are walking off the job across the country in protest against the return to military dictatorship.

Myanmar’s Coup D’Etat: What Role for ASEAN?
By Sahil Mathur
A forthright and coercive response is unlikely, but there are steps the bloc could take to improve its ability to deal with future crises.

What the Myanmar Coup Means for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will stick to its strict policy of non-intervention, but the military takeover has created a diplomatic headache for Beijing.

Coup and Conundrum: Myanmar and the Quad
By Abhijnan Rej
It is highly unlikely the four Quad countries would be able to converge on a common course of action after the February 1 coup.

Myanmar’s Coup: An Early Test for the Biden Administration
By Sebastian Strangio
It remains to be seen whether the U.S. response can resolve a growing tension between values and interests.

With Military Takeover, Myanmar Lurches Back to the Bad Old Days
By Sebastian Strangio
Monday's coup d'etat will have far-reaching, though uncertain, effects on the country's political trajectory.