Myanmar reforms

The country's prospects of democracy and development "have been repeatedly thwarted by a predatory military and an indifferent international community."

A conversation on the future of Myanmar's economy, and the implications for domestic and international actors.

Militarism seems to be migrating from the latter to the former at a speedy rate.

The editor of The Irrawaddy shares his thoughts on the implications of the recent elections.

Scenes from last weekend's milestone elections.

As the country goes to the polls, its military has a chance to make history.

The road ahead will be a stress-test for the engagement of the international community supporting reform.

The elections provide an important confirmation of the direction of Burma’s democratic development.

The recently concluded nationwide ceasefire agreement is a step in the right direction.

The U.S. can do better than to treat Myanmar’s democratic progress as “good enough.”

Responding to the plight of the Rohingya is an international human rights imperative.

Myanmar Now launches to provide features, analysis, and investigative pieces.

Internal purge is a throwback to the era of military rule.

Myanmar's opening has made its growing strategic value to major powers even more evident.

General says result will be honored if victory is achieved fairly.

Much remains to be done following historic elections in November.

Reformers in both countries deserve the continued support of the United States.

The government ratifies the Chemical Weapons Convention.

The country finally sets the date for much-anticipated polls.

The issue is more complex than many commentators suggest.

Key constitutional amendments fail to pass the country’s parliament.

Despite reforms, press freedoms in Myanmar are still subject to very strict limits.

Much has changed since 2007, when FTA talks were first attempted.

“Naypyidaw is under a harsh spotlight.”