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Myanmar
‘Young’ Myanmar Still Needs Strong Military Role, Says Army Chief
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Comments reinforce worries that reduced military control is unlikely anytime soon.
Southeast Asia: Democracy Under Siege
By Joshua Kurlantzick
This has not been a good year for Southeast Asian democracy.
Myanmar's Opposition Leader and Military Chief Hold Unprecedented Talks
By Ankit Panda
Myanmar's prominent opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and its military chief held talks for the first time.
Myanmar Government Releases 3,000 Prisoners
By Ankit Panda
The prisoner release follws up on an amnesty guarantee made by the government in 2013.
Japanese Banks Win Big in Myanmar
By Clint Richards
Myanmar is betting that Tokyo’s biggest banks will invest in comprehensive development.
The New Thailand-Myanmar Axis
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
With China’s backing, post-coup Thailand and Myanmar-- ASEAN's quasi-democracies-- are moving closer together.
U.K. Minister of State Hugo Swire on Burma
By Hugo Swire
The country has seen remarkable change, even if much more needs to be done.
How South Asia Resolves Maritime Disputes
By Zachary Keck
South Asia’s use of international tribunals to settle maritime disputes should be emulated in East Asia.
Burma to Purchase Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 Fighter Jets
By Zachary Keck
According to local media, Myanmar will become the first foreign purchaser of the Sino-Pakistan jointly produced fighter.
DPRK Cruise Missiles and Energy Leverage
By Clint Richards
North Korea’s relationship with Russia is improving as both seek to gain influence in Northeast Asia.
Who Sold North Korea a New Anti-Ship Missile?
By Zachary Keck
North Korea’s new Kh-35 anti-ship missile threatens South Korean vessels. Who sold it to Pyongyang?
Why Was Myanmar’s President Not Invited to Modi’s Swearing-In Ceremony?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What this tells us about India’s policy toward Southeast Asia