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National League for Democracy
October 26, 2020
Why Next Month’s Elections Could Worsen Ethnic Tensions in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Myanmar's electoral system concentrates power in the hands of the Burman majority, the root cause of decades of civil conflict.
September 28, 2020
COVID-19 Spirals Ahead of Myanmar Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The increasing spread of the virus is amplifying doubts about the viability and legitimacy of the upcoming election.
July 22, 2020
Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Will Run Again in November Election
By Associated Press
The popular leader of the National League for Democracy will seek another term for her party, five years after its historic victory.
May 06, 2020
Myanmar’s 2020 Elections: What Does the Future Hold?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
If the polls move forward despite the pandemic, it will be a landmark development for Myanmar.
August 09, 2019
Dashed Hopes for Myanmar’s Women
By Akanksha Khullar
Aung San Suu Kyi’s government has not been the game changer for women that many hoped it would be.
January 30, 2019
What's Behind the New Constitution Change Push in Myanmar?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the move and what it may mean for the country's politics.
November 30, 2018
Suu Kyi's Electoral Blow in Myanmar Must Spark Real Change
By Luke Hunt
With the NLD's recent by-election defeat, the people have spoken. Now Suu Kyi and her party must listen and adjust.
February 01, 2018
Myanmar’s Challenging Path to Peace
By Eugene Mark
Building trust between the Tatmadaw and the ethnic armed groups is the starting point of the path to peace.
January 25, 2018
Who Comes After Aung San Suu Kyi?
By Rhys Thompson
How the NLD’s lack of succession planning risks creating political instability in Myanmar.
December 19, 2017
Aung San Suu Kyi: Culpable of 'Genocide'?
By David Hutt
Will the international community contend with Aung San Suu Kyi's culpability for the violence in Rakhine State?
September 27, 2017
Economics and Democracy: Myanmar’s Myriad Challenges
By Neil Thompson
Nationalism and the crisis in Rakhine hide the economic roots of the NLD’s weakness.
August 12, 2017
How China Is Courting Myanmar
By Amara Thiha
After a few rocky years, China is building up ties with Myanmar's new government.
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