A closer look at the move and what it may mean for the country's politics.

The U.S. can encourage long-term, practical reform through the deft application of carrots and sticks.

Geopolitics beats out values as Tillerson treads softly on the Rohingya issue.

The dark side of social media – fake news, sectarian divisions, propaganda – is on display in Myanmar.

The aspects of the ASEAN Charter dealing with rights and democracy have been largely ignored.

Don't rush to judgement on Aung San Suu Kyi just yet.

Though the NLD and Aung San Suu Kyi have had a disappointing year, there are some steps they can take to get back on track.

Myanmar's rapid transformation, as seen in the commercial capital of Yangon.

South Korea is not living up to its potential to play a strategic (not just economic) role in Myanmar.

Public opinion in Myanmar has turned increasingly negative toward China.

The NLD government’s first year in office was difficult, and more challenges remain ahead.

The world should stop pretending that Myanmar's military is no longer committing rights abuses.

The country's path to democracy is unlikely to be orthodox.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s singular leadership could lead to the same sense of unrealized dreams that has befallen South Africa.

Growing concerns risk undermining the credibility of upcoming polls.

Even with free and fair elections, the new government will face some difficult challenges.