Myanmar

Burma’s junta may have made the most recent big name change in Southeast Asia. But plenty of places have done it.

The junta revealed more in parliament than it realized about how the country’s government operates.

The junta revealed more in parliament than it realized about how the country’s government operates.

Policymakers seem to think India’s interests are best served by cosying up to Burma’s junta. But they’re wrong.

Burma’s junta has freed Aung San Suu Kyi. Now they just have to decide how to refer to her.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s release is a gamble for Burma’s ruling junta. Will its post-election confidence prove to be misplaced?

The Burmese junta releases pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi after years of house arrest.

Some parts of the media refused to cover Burma’s election. Did they let the Burmese people down with their decision?

No one expects anything other than a big election win for Burma’s ruling junta. A dejected population is giving up on hoping for better.

Why is Burma actually holding elections? It’s a question that’s been strangely overlooked. Here are some theories.

Burma’s ruling junta has changed the country’s name and flag. But what about real, democratic change?

Burma’s history is marked by insurgencies and ethnic tension. Next month’s poll could see them bubble over into armed conflict.