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Myanmar democratic transition

From Hope to Despair in Myanmar

From Hope to Despair in Myanmar

By Zachary Abuza
From 2015-2020, Myanmar seemed on the cusp of a meaningful transformation. Then the coup set the country back decades.

Why Foreign Policy Matters to Myanmar’s Democratic Transition

Why Foreign Policy Matters to Myanmar’s Democratic Transition

By Hnin Wint Nyunt Hman
In the best-case scenario, Myanmar would be rich like the East and democratic like the West. 
Economics and Democracy: Myanmar’s Myriad Challenges

Economics and Democracy: Myanmar’s Myriad Challenges

By Neil Thompson
Nationalism and the crisis in Rakhine hide the economic roots of the NLD’s weakness.

Why ASEAN Can't Ignore the Rohingya Crisis

Why ASEAN Can't Ignore the Rohingya Crisis

By Jera Lego
The Rohingya crisis is not just an issue for Myanmar; it will impact security and economic trends throughout the region.

Governing Myanmar

Governing Myanmar

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

Time for Myanmar to Join the Commonwealth

Time for Myanmar to Join the Commonwealth

By Stefan Tan Ying Xian
Joining the Commonwealth could help cement Myanmar's democratic transformation and boost its economy.

Why the US Shouldn't Have Lifted Sanctions on Myanmar

Why the US Shouldn't Have Lifted Sanctions on Myanmar

By Aaron Balshan
The removal of sanctions will not do Myanmar's fledgling democracy any favors.
Myanmar Risks Leaving Women Behind

Myanmar Risks Leaving Women Behind

By Caitlin Pierce
"Now it is more important than ever to include women as true participants in governing Myanmar."

Myanmar’s Opposition Clinches Majority in Historic Election Win

Myanmar’s Opposition Clinches Majority in Historic Election Win

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party now has the power to form a government and pick the next president.

Myanmar’s ‘Mad Monk’ Strikes Again

By Mong Palatino
Radical monk draws ire at home and abroad for insulting a U.N. envoy.

‘Young’ Myanmar Still Needs Strong Military Role, Says Army Chief

‘Young’ Myanmar Still Needs Strong Military Role, Says Army Chief

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Comments reinforce worries that reduced military control is unlikely anytime soon.
American Foreign Policy and Myanmar’s Democratic Transition

American Foreign Policy and Myanmar’s Democratic Transition

By Aung Tun
Ensuring that political dialogue is maintained will be crucial for the transition.

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