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Myanmar ethnic armed groups
The Wa Art of Not Being Governed
By Dominique Dillabough-Lefebvre 
The Wa are keen to shed their image as Myanmar's drug lords or China's proxies.
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China’s Dynamic Grip on Myanmar
May 07, 2019
China’s Dynamic Grip on Myanmar
Beijing’s influence in Myanmar permeates multiple levels of engagement between the two neighbors.
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China’s Dynamic Grip on Myanmar
Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace
April 01, 2019
Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace
Government efforts to secure peace in the country continue to be hampered by internal and external factors.
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Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace
Decoding the Arakan Army: Insurgent Strategies and Tactics
March 28, 2019
Decoding the Arakan Army: Insurgent Strategies and Tactics
It is clear that the AA wants to break the Tatmadaw’s hegemony as a legitimate security actor in Rakhine state.
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Decoding the Arakan Army: Insurgent Strategies and Tactics
China's Stake in the Myanmar Peace Process
August 15, 2018
China's Stake in the Myanmar Peace Process
Why is Beijing providing funds for ethnic armed groups to join a government-backed peace conference?
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China's Stake in the Myanmar Peace Process
Myanmar’s Challenging Path to Peace
February 01, 2018
Myanmar’s Challenging Path to Peace
Building trust between the Tatmadaw and the ethnic armed groups is the starting point of the path to peace.
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Myanmar’s Challenging Path to Peace
The Continuing Challenges of Myanmar's Peace Process
June 06, 2017
The Continuing Challenges of Myanmar's Peace Process
A federal army and secession are the two most contentious issues for Myanmar's ethnic groups.
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The Continuing Challenges of Myanmar's Peace Process
The Rohingya Insurgents: Myanmar Creates Its Own Frankenstein
February 09, 2017
The Rohingya Insurgents: Myanmar Creates Its Own Frankenstein
Harakah al-Yaqin, a new insurgent group in Rakhine state, is different than its predecessors.
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The Rohingya Insurgents: Myanmar Creates Its Own Frankenstein
Myanmar’s Cease-Fire Deal Comes Up Short
October 11, 2015
Myanmar’s Cease-Fire Deal Comes Up Short
The agreement is missing some important signatures.
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Myanmar’s Cease-Fire Deal Comes Up Short
Myanmar to Ink Peace Deal with Eight Armed Groups Ahead of Historic Election
October 06, 2015
Myanmar to Ink Peace Deal with Eight Armed Groups Ahead of Historic Election
Ceasefire agreement to be signed October 15, with several major groups still left out.
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Myanmar to Ink Peace Deal with Eight Armed Groups Ahead of Historic Election
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Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
June 19, 2019
Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
The MP from Kerala reflects on the recent election results, and where the country goes from here.
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