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Myanmar democracy
Unyielding Attacks on Free Speech in Myanmar Signal a Transition in Peril
By Allie Funk
The pardon of Reuters journalists should not be mistaken as evidence authorities are easing restrictions on free speech.
Myanmar’s Fragile Democracy Needs the US, Not China
By Jieun Pyun
The US and its allies must engage more directly with Myanmar, lest China's influence derail its democratic potential.
Erin Murphy on the State of Myanmar’s Economy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation on the future of Myanmar's economy, and the implications for domestic and international actors.
What's Behind the New Constitution Change Push in Myanmar?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the move and what it may mean for the country's politics.
After Targeted Sanctions, It’s Time to Engage With Myanmar’s Moderates
By Hunter Marston
The U.S. can encourage long-term, practical reform through the deft application of carrots and sticks.
What Tillerson’s Myanmar Visit Means
By Angshuman Choudhury
Geopolitics beats out values as Tillerson treads softly on the Rohingya issue.
Social Media Exhibits Its Disruptive Power in Myanmar
By Tej Parikh
The dark side of social media – fake news, sectarian divisions, propaganda – is on display in Myanmar.
ASEAN at 50: A New Test for Democracy in Southeast Asia
By Khoo Ying Hooi
The aspects of the ASEAN Charter dealing with rights and democracy have been largely ignored.
Stop the Suu Kyi Blame Game in Myanmar
By Edward Parker
Don't rush to judgement on Aung San Suu Kyi just yet.
Time For Myanmar’s New Government to Get Back on Track
By Erin Murphy
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 Amazing Modernization
By Olaf Schuelke
Myanmar's rapid transformation, as seen in the commercial capital of Yangon.
South Korea in Myanmar: Missing the Train to Naypyitaw?
By Matteo Fumagalli
South Korea is not living up to its potential to play a strategic (not just economic) role in Myanmar.