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Conflict in Myanmar Paves the Way for a New Way of Democracy

Conflict in Myanmar Paves the Way for a New Way of Democracy

By Tamas Wells, Soe Htet, and Michael Breen
The 2021 overthrow of the democratically elected government of Myanmar and the ensuing civil conflict have unlocked new ways of imagining its political future.

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: When Will the Rohingya Genocide Case Be Resolved?

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: When Will the Rohingya Genocide Case Be Resolved?

By Md. Himel Rahman
In November 2019, the Gambia initiated proceedings against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice. More than four years later, the process drags on.
Myanmar Asylum Seeker Crisis Needs a Humane and Regional Solution

Myanmar Asylum Seeker Crisis Needs a Humane and Regional Solution

By Perry Q. Wood
A more coordinated response would open more formal channels for asylum seekers to seek refuge in other countries. 

3 Years Since Myanmar’s Coup, Stronger Global Action Is Needed

3 Years Since Myanmar’s Coup, Stronger Global Action Is Needed

By Shayna Bauchner
The 2022 U.N. Security Council resolution has not become the hoped-for on-ramp to stronger action, but rather the feeble peak of council activity on a country in harrowing crisis.

Military-ruled Myanmar Hosts Joint Naval Exercise With Russia

Military-ruled Myanmar Hosts Joint Naval Exercise With Russia

By Grant Peck
Russia is a major supporter and arms supplier of Myanmar's military government, which seized power and ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. 

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Cash Incentives and Coercion: The Controversial Strategy for Rohingya Repatriation

Cash Incentives and Coercion: The Controversial Strategy for Rohingya Repatriation

By Shafiur Rahman
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh report being offered $2,000 to return to Myanmar – and threatened with beatings if they do not.

Powerful Cyclone Floods Homes, Cuts Communications in Western Myanmar 

Powerful Cyclone Floods Homes, Cuts Communications in Western Myanmar 

By Julhas Alam
At least six are dead and more than 700 injured after Cyclone Mocha slammed into Myanmar’s coast.
Indonesia Works to Rescue 20 Trafficking Victims in Myanmar

Indonesia Works to Rescue 20 Trafficking Victims in Myanmar

By Niniek Karmini
Fake recruiters allegedly offered the Indonesian victims high-paying jobs in Thailand but instead trafficked them to Myawaddy in Myanmar. 

The Diplomat Magazine Hits Issue 100

The Diplomat Magazine Hits Issue 100

By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The Diplomat reaches a milestone: reflecting on 100 issues of the magazine.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet Under Shadow of Myanmar Crisis

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet Under Shadow of Myanmar Crisis

By Niniek Karmini
Indonesia is setting up an office of an ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar in Jakarta to spearhead how the bloc deals with the crisis.

Displaced from Myanmar: Can’t Go Back and Can’t Go Forward

Displaced from Myanmar: Can’t Go Back and Can’t Go Forward

By Evan Jones
Despite the sizeable numbers of refugees from Myanmar within Asia, the overall protection environment remains flimsy. 
Europe and ASEAN Should Work Together on Myanmar Crisis

Europe and ASEAN Should Work Together on Myanmar Crisis

By John Sifton
Neither the EU nor ASEAN can deal with the crisis in Myanmar alone, but together they can make a difference. 

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