Myanmar coup 2021

The coup this week underscores the contradictions in ASEAN.

Xinhua’s announcement of a “cabinet reshuffle” exemplifies its dark arts in Myanmar.

The U.N.'s top body condemned the military's seizure of power without explicitly calling it a "coup."

The move came amid a growing campaign of civil disobedience following Monday's military takeover.

Domestic pressure, economic sanctions, and strategic anxieties hold out hope that the junta will be forced to make concessions.

Medical doctors are walking off the job across the country in protest against the return to military dictatorship.

A forthright and coercive response is unlikely, but there are steps the bloc could take to improve its ability to deal with future crises.

China will stick to its strict policy of non-intervention, but the military takeover has created a diplomatic headache for Beijing.

It is highly unlikely the four Quad countries would be able to converge on a common course of action after the February 1 coup.

It remains to be seen whether the U.S. response can resolve a growing tension between values and interests.

Monday's coup d'etat will have far-reaching, though uncertain, effects on the country's political trajectory.

The army has decreed a one-year state of emergency in order to probe flimsy allegations of voter fraud.