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Myanmar democracy
How Did Myanmar’s Reforms Change Its Relations With China?
By Xie Tao
Public opinion in Myanmar has turned increasingly negative toward China.
Governing Myanmar
By Christina Fink
The NLD government’s first year in office was difficult, and more challenges remain ahead.
Stop Pretending Myanmar Is a Democracy
By Kim Tatam
The world should stop pretending that Myanmar's military is no longer committing rights abuses.
Myanmar’s Democracy Paradox
By Tej Parikh
The country's path to democracy is unlikely to be orthodox.
Like South Africa After Mandela, Myanmar Needs Many Real Leaders--Not Just One
By Caitlin J. Pierce
Aung San Suu Kyi’s singular leadership could lead to the same sense of unrealized dreams that has befallen South Africa.
Challenges Threaten Myanmar's Historic Election
By Jack Myint
Growing concerns risk undermining the credibility of upcoming polls.
Can Myanmar Manage Its Post-Election Risks?
By Aung Tun
Even with free and fair elections, the new government will face some difficult challenges.
Myanmar's Purge a Blow to Reform
By Luke Hunt
Internal purge is a throwback to the era of military rule.
Myanmar’s Election Day May Be Only a Step Toward Democracy
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The election day may be free and fair, but that will not necessarily usher in a truly democratic government.
The U.S. Needs a Refocused Rebalance
By Karam Singh Sethi
A true focus on Asia is critical not only to compete with China, but to stay relevant in the 21st century.
Myanmar Sliding Towards Conflict, UN Envoy Warns
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Special rapporteur observes “a growing atmosphere of fear, distrust and hostility.”
New Survey on Myanmar Indicates Challenges Ahead for Democracy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first nationwide survey documenting public awareness points to some troubling trends