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Myanmar peace process
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?
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’
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
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
By Robert Bociaga
The tangled history of Shan State reveals the broken promises of a federal, truly democratic Myanmar.
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
By Christina Fink
Facing genocide charges in the international arena, Myanmar’s domestic politics are set to heat up in 2020, too.
Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace
By Amara Thiha
Government efforts to secure peace in the country continue to be hampered by internal and external factors.
Marking 70 Years of War in Myanmar
By Jittrapon Kaicome
Karen armed groups gather to seek peace while marking the 70th anniversary of the original revolution.
Myanmar Speeds up Progress on China’s Belt and Road
By Amara Thiha
Naypyidaw picks up the pace on the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor as other options for FDI fade away.
China's Stake in the Myanmar Peace Process
By Mark Inkey
Why is Beijing providing funds for ethnic armed groups to join a government-backed peace conference?
Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin
By Daniel Combs
The fighting in Kachin is a microcosm of Myanmar's stalled peace process.
Myanmar's Deadly Mines
By Kimberley Phillips
Despite an ongoing peace process, Myanmar is littered with mines. Civilians are paying the price.
Myanmar’s Buddhist Rakhine Rebels
By Neil Thompson
The army empowered the Rakhine to commit atrocities against the Rohingya. Now the Rakhine are turning against the state.
How Myanmar's Peace Process Could Jeopardize Wildlife
By Kurt Hanson
A wildlife sanctuary is urgently needed in the Karen area of Myanmar.
China-Myanmar Security Operation Spotlights Big Drug Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though recent successes deserve mention, they also pale in comparison to both the magnitude and multidimensionality of the overall problem.
Myanmar's Unhappy Rebels
By Neil Thompson
Dissatisfaction with the government's approach to peace talks could lead to renewed conflict in Myanmar's north.
Unpacking the Myanmar Commander-in-Chief’s Grand India Visit
By Angshuman Choudhury
India is deepening military engagement with Myanmar in the hopes of heading off Chinese influence.
The Continuing Challenges of Myanmar's Peace Process
By Nehginpao Kipgen
A federal army and secession are the two most contentious issues for Myanmar's ethnic groups.
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