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Assessing the Outcome of ASEAN’s Special Meeting on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The outcome of the special summit reflected both ASEAN's limitations and the intractable nature of the country's crisis.
Global Norms Are Under Attack in Post-Coup Myanmar
By Aung Kyaw and Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
The world's action – or inaction – will have an impact far beyond Myanmar's own borders.
Can the ASEAN Leaders Meeting Address the Crisis in Myanmar?
By Lina Alexandra and Evan A. Laksmana
Despite the many political obstacles, an ASEAN-led option seems like the best of the bad options available.
Thai PM to Skip Special ASEAN Summit on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The leaders of eight Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, are confirmed attendees at the meeting.
Special ASEAN Summit on Myanmar Set for April 24
By Sebastian Strangio
After weeks of planning, the long-promised emergency meeting on the crisis in Myanmar finally has a date.
In Place of New Year Festivities, Myanmar Protesters Mark the Fallen
By Sebastian Strangio
Some say the celebration of the Buddhist New Year would play into the junta's claim that the situation in Myanmar is returning to normal.
The Pitfalls of International Justice in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Will threats of international criminal prosecutions against the junta's leaders make compromise more likely – or less?
The Military’s Coup is Giving Way to a New Dawn for Myanmar
By Saw Kapi
The Myanmar military coup council has not yet fallen, but it is failing fast on all fronts.
Myanmar Coup Opponents Announce ‘Unity Government’, Interim Constitution
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came as a special U.N. envoy warned that the country “is on the verge of spiraling into a failed state.”
Miss Grand Myanmar to Speak for Her Country From Thailand
By Luke Hunt
Han Lay wins international plaudits and highlights the plight of her people.
China Backs ASEAN Push for Talks on Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The onus is on the Southeast Asian bloc to build a regional consensus for a more active role in resolving the crisis.
Can Myanmar’s Protesters Win?
By Tom Fawthrop
They are up against a ruthless, entrenched military. But history tells us not to underestimate the power of the people.