Myanmar peace process

From the insurgent group's perspective, it makes little difference who roams the halls of power in Naypyidaw.

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

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

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

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

A closer look at the deeper dynamics in one of Asia’s most protracted conflicts and what lies ahead.

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

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

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 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.

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