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Myanmar history

Melody Mociulski on Taking Myanmar’s ‘Intrepid Paths’

Melody Mociulski on Taking Myanmar’s ‘Intrepid Paths’

By Luke Hunt
A trip down the 1970s hippie-trail led the American author to a lifelong relationship with the country and its people.

How Myanmar’s Railways Reflect the Nation’s Uneasy History

How Myanmar’s Railways Reflect the Nation’s Uneasy History

By Sebastian Strangio
A new book highlights the role that the country's rail network has played in the making – and unmaking – of a conflict-torn country.
Is Myanmar’s Civil War Pushing the Country Toward Fragmentation?

Is Myanmar’s Civil War Pushing the Country Toward Fragmentation?

By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
Resistance forces now face the challenge of building an ethnically inclusive and democratic state, something that no government in Myanmar has ever achieved.

Amitav Acharya on the Tragedy of Modern Myanmar

Amitav Acharya on the Tragedy of Modern Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's prospects of democracy and development "have been repeatedly thwarted by a predatory military and an indifferent international community."

Oliver Slow on the Mindset of Myanmar’s Military

Oliver Slow on the Mindset of Myanmar’s Military

By Sebastian Strangio
"They view themselves as the only ones capable of keeping the country together – something that goes back to the military's foundation as an anti-colonial fighting force."

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Mrauk U: In the Shadow of the Rohingya Crisis

Mrauk U: In the Shadow of the Rohingya Crisis

By Libby Hogan
Myanmar’s archaeological wonder is marred by the violence in Rakhine state.

The Trouble With Temple Restoration in Myanmar

The Trouble With Temple Restoration in Myanmar

By Luke Hunt
The country is only beginning to reexamine how it preserves its ancient temples.
How Will Myanmar's Past Play Into Its Post-Election Future?

How Will Myanmar's Past Play Into Its Post-Election Future?

By Shawn W. Crispin
After the opposition's big win, observers are wondering how will it address the country's past.

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