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Myanmar peace process

Do the Myanmar Junta’s New ‘Peace-Making Committees’ Stand Any Chance of Success?

Do the Myanmar Junta’s New ‘Peace-Making Committees’ Stand Any Chance of Success?

By Joe Kumbun
Forging a sustainable nationwide peace was elusive before. It's even more difficult in the midst of the current crisis.

Why is the Kachin Independence Organization Keeping Silent on the Myanmar Coup?

Why is the Kachin Independence Organization Keeping Silent on the Myanmar Coup?

By Joe Kumbun
From the insurgent group's perspective, it makes little difference who roams the halls of power in Naypyidaw.
Myanmar Generals’ Path to ‘Eternal Peace’

Myanmar Generals’ Path to ‘Eternal Peace’

By Robert Bociaga
The peace process was already at a crossroads before the coup. With the Tatmadaw now in charge, what comes next?

Aung San Suu Kyi Announces Reboot to Myanmar Peace Process

Aung San Suu Kyi Announces Reboot to Myanmar Peace Process

By Sebastian Strangio
Despite her promise to welcome new voices into the peace process, many fine-grained obstacles to progress remain.

The Lost World of the Lords of the Sky

The Lost World of the Lords of the Sky

By Robert Bociaga 
The tangled history of Shan State reveals the broken promises of a federal, truly democratic Myanmar.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Myanmar’s Peace Process: The China Factor

Myanmar’s Peace Process: The China Factor

By Yun Sun
China has an undeniable role in Myanmar’s peace process, but an ultimate resolution lies in Burmese hands.

The Future of Myanmar’s Peace Process: Same Old Challenges or New Progress?

The Future of Myanmar’s Peace Process: Same Old Challenges or New Progress?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the deeper dynamics in one of Asia’s most protracted conflicts and what lies ahead.
Myanmar’s Upcoming 4th Union Peace Conference: Time for a Rethink

Myanmar’s Upcoming 4th Union Peace Conference: Time for a Rethink

By Seth Kane
The illusion of quick wins is plain for everyone to see. The international community might leverage this clarity to take stock.

Myanmar: Shattered Hopes for Peace

Myanmar: Shattered Hopes for Peace

By Robert Bociaga
As Myanmar heads into election season, ethnic groups are no longer optimistic about their life under NLD rule.

What’s in the New Coronavirus Ceasefire Talk in Myanmar’s Ethnic Conflict?

What’s in the New Coronavirus Ceasefire Talk in Myanmar’s Ethnic Conflict?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While calls for a pause in violence are notable, it remains to be seen whether they will be heeded or can be sustained and translated into positive developments.

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Myanmar’s Armed Forces Soldier on

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Myanmar’s Armed Forces Soldier on

By Amara Thiha
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the Tatmadaw had to postpone its 75th anniversary celebrations. But don’t let that distract from its still-central role in the nation.
Myanmar: Trials and Tribulations

Myanmar: Trials and Tribulations

By Christina Fink
Facing genocide charges in the international arena, Myanmar’s domestic politics are set to heat up in 2020, too.

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