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Myanmar coup
Myanmar Crisis Hinges on Stance of Ethnic Political and Armed Organizations
By Philipp Annawitt
Ethnic political and armed actors are natural allies of the anti-coup resistance, but they are ambivalent about Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD.
At Least 18 Killed in Crackdown as Myanmar Protests Continue to Grow
By Sebastian Strangio
Unable to reverse course and unwilling to compromise, the military junta seems likely to use force to secure its hold on power.
Myanmar After the Coup
By Thompson Chau
Military leaders in Myanmar aim to project an air of “business as usual.” The realities on the ground suggest that it’s anything but.
Is a Coup Worse Than a Genocide?
By Sebastian Strangio
The difference in Western governments' reaction to the two episodes suggests a misplaced focus on electoral procedures.
Japan’s Pragmatic Diplomacy Straining Under Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
In the wake of the February 1 coup, Tokyo's strategy of pragmatic engagement has come under increasing pressure.
With Bangkok Visit, Indonesian FM Advances Efforts to Address Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
But there’s a fine line between engaging the generals and legitimizing their seizure of power.
Facebook Bans All Myanmar Military-Linked Accounts and Ads
By Associated Press
In a statement, the tech giant said that it was treating the post-coup situation in Myanmar as an "emergency."
Myanmar’s Kachin State Under the Coup Regime
By Stella Naw
Myanmar's anti-coup protests have captivated the world's attention, but things look very different in the country's north.
Why Did the Tatmadaw’s ‘War Fighters’ Seize Power?
By Arthur Swan Ye Tun
To understand what motivated this month's coup in Myanmar, you need to understand the army's history and cloistered worldview.
Defying Court Order, Malaysia Deports Asylum Seekers to Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N. refugee agency claims that the group included registered asylum seekers.
The Myanmar Public Fights Not to End Up Like Thailand
By Oren Samet
Myanmar’s army chief wanted a Thai-style coup. What he got was an uprising.
Details Emerge of Indonesia’s ASEAN Push on Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The mooted plan would involve holding the junta to its plan of holding free and inclusive elections in a year's time.