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Myanmar’s National Unity Government Isn’t a Unity Government
By Andrew Nachemson
The NUG's close association with the ousted NLD government has prevented it from bringing the country's various armed groups under a single umbrella.
Women Must Not be Left Behind in Myanmar’s Crisis
By Zue Padonmar and Maggi Quadrini
The country's women are challenging patriarchal norms, both within the resistance movement and beyond.
China Pressuring Two Major Myanmar Armed Groups to Halt Offensives
By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing continues to push for a political settlement that will allow strategic China-backed infrastructure projects to move forward.
ASEAN Chair Should Lead Efforts to Hold the Myanmar Junta Accountable
By Chit Seng
Malaysia needs to lead a regional push for international criminal accountability and reject the military's planned sham “elections.”
Myanmar: Situation Update with Paul Greening
By Luke Hunt
Anti-regime forces are focused on seizing control of military bases.
Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Trumpian Worldview
By Luke Hunt
A conversation about the crisis of integrity with journalist Huw Watkin.
Myanmar’s Post-Earthquake Ceasefires: Empty Gestures or Prelude to Peace?
By Naw Theresa
While the chances of success are slim, ceasefires are a necessary step toward a resolution to the country's civil war.
Myanmar Military Chief Says Election to Be Held in December
By Sebastian Strangio
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has promised to transfer power to whoever wins the election, but there are many reasons to be skeptical.
Nearly 6,000 Prisoners Released in Myanmar Independence Day Amnesty
By Sebastian Strangio
While the amnesty included around 600 political prisoners, it should not be taken as a sign of conciliation on the part of the military.
Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Named Acting President
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement followed reports that the current acting president, Myint Swe, has been placed on medical leave.
Myanmar’s Tepid Thingyan New Year
By Naw Theresa
Like much else, the country's normally raucous new year festivities have become a political battleground since the 2021 coup.
Myanmar’s National Unity Government Must Be Doing Something Right
By Than N. Oo
While the country's shadow opposition has attracted criticism, it has made significant gains on both the political and diplomatic fronts.
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