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Myanmar peace process
Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin
By Daniel Combs
The fighting in Kachin is a microcosm of Myanmar's stalled peace process.
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Myanmar's Deadly Mines
March 10, 2018
Myanmar's Deadly Mines
Despite an ongoing peace process, Myanmar is littered with mines. Civilians are paying the price.
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Myanmar's Deadly Mines
Myanmar’s Buddhist Rakhine Rebels
March 07, 2018
Myanmar’s Buddhist Rakhine Rebels
The army empowered the Rakhine to commit atrocities against the Rohingya. Now the Rakhine are turning against the state.
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Myanmar’s Buddhist Rakhine Rebels
How Myanmar's Peace Process Could Jeopardize Wildlife
January 25, 2018
How Myanmar's Peace Process Could Jeopardize Wildlife
A wildlife sanctuary is urgently needed in the Karen area of Myanmar.
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How Myanmar's Peace Process Could Jeopardize Wildlife
China-Myanmar Security Operation Spotlights Big Drug Challenge
January 09, 2018
China-Myanmar Security Operation Spotlights Big Drug Challenge
Though recent successes deserve mention, they also pale in comparison to both the magnitude and multidimensionality of the overall problem.
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China-Myanmar Security Operation Spotlights Big Drug Challenge
Myanmar's Unhappy Rebels
January 08, 2018
Myanmar's Unhappy Rebels
Dissatisfaction with the government's approach to peace talks could lead to renewed conflict in Myanmar's north.
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Myanmar's Unhappy Rebels
Unpacking the Myanmar Commander-in-Chief’s Grand India Visit
July 28, 2017
Unpacking the Myanmar Commander-in-Chief’s Grand India Visit
India is deepening military engagement with Myanmar in the hopes of heading off Chinese influence.
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Unpacking the Myanmar Commander-in-Chief’s Grand India Visit
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
A New Chapter in Myanmar-Vatican Relations
May 09, 2017
A New Chapter in Myanmar-Vatican Relations
The restoration of diplomatic ties comes with Pope Francis' offer to help with peacebuilding in Myanmar.
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A New Chapter in Myanmar-Vatican Relations
What Can Myanmar Learn From Cambodia's Peace Process?
March 31, 2017
What Can Myanmar Learn From Cambodia's Peace Process?
Lessons from Hun Sen’s "win-win" policy.
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What Can Myanmar Learn From Cambodia's Peace Process?
China Holds Military Drills Near Unstable Myanmar Border
March 29, 2017
China Holds Military Drills Near Unstable Myanmar Border
Exercises come amid a new round of instability.
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China Holds Military Drills Near Unstable Myanmar Border
Why Myanmar’s New Peace Process Is Failing
March 04, 2017
Why Myanmar’s New Peace Process Is Failing
So far, the NLD government efforts to end armed conflicts have failed.
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Why Myanmar’s New Peace Process Is Failing
The Problem With the 21st Century Panglong Conference
August 06, 2016
The Problem With the 21st Century Panglong Conference
Before it even convenes, Aung San Suu Kyi's high-profile peace process effort is facing stumbling blocks.
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The Problem With the 21st Century Panglong Conference
Myanmar Grapples With Unifying Its Core and Periphery
July 27, 2016
Myanmar Grapples With Unifying Its Core and Periphery
The challenges of forging federalism in Myanmar will be evident at upcoming talks in August.
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Myanmar Grapples With Unifying Its Core and Periphery
3 Events That Could Heat up Southeast Asia This Summer
July 06, 2016
3 Events That Could Heat up Southeast Asia This Summer
A look at three key developments that could have important regional implications.
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3 Events That Could Heat up Southeast Asia This Summer
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Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
August 07, 2018
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
But re-opening liquidity floodgates is likely to be wisely avoided.
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