Myanmar politics

The coronavirus pandemic curbed celebrations for the past two years, and the military’s ouster of the elected government last year further smothered the holiday spirit.

Former President Win Myint reportedly testified that he would “rather die” than resign as the Myanmar military had demanded. 

But the announcement will do little to convince the large proportion of the Myanmar public opposing military rule.

The party of now-detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi won huge majorities in 2015 and 2020. Now it might be banned by the junta.

A return to the pre-coup status quo is not politically sustainable. What Myanmar needs is a more fundamental shift.

Myanmar’s ruling junta published a list of actors, actresses, musicians, and social media influencers it accuses of threatening stability by sharing news.

They are up against a ruthless, entrenched military. But history tells us not to underestimate the power of the people.

The coup exposed the fragility of the civil-military dynamics that have characterized the reforms of the past decade.

Myanmar's generals could look to their eastern neighbor for tips on how to preserve their hold on power.

The Myanmar coup once again highlights the need for ASEAN to act as a unified bloc on regional crises.

How will the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar affect the country’s internal security and foreign relations?