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What's Behind the New Constitution Change Push in Myanmar?

By Prashanth Parameswaran

January 30, 2019

A closer look at the move and what it may mean for the country's politics.

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November 30, 2018

Suu Kyi's Electoral Blow in Myanmar Must Spark Real Change

With the NLD's recent by-election defeat, the people have spoken. Now Suu Kyi and her party must listen and adjust.

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Suu Kyi's Electoral Blow in Myanmar Must Spark Real Change

February 01, 2018

Myanmar’s Challenging Path to Peace

Building trust between the Tatmadaw and the ethnic armed groups is the starting point of the path to peace.

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Myanmar’s Challenging Path to Peace

January 25, 2018

Who Comes After Aung San Suu Kyi?

How the NLD’s lack of succession planning risks creating political instability in Myanmar.

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Who Comes After Aung San Suu Kyi?

December 19, 2017

Aung San Suu Kyi: Culpable of 'Genocide'?

Will the international community contend with Aung San Suu Kyi's culpability for the violence in Rakhine State?

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Culpable of 'Genocide'?

September 27, 2017

Economics and Democracy: Myanmar’s Myriad Challenges

Nationalism and the crisis in Rakhine hide the economic roots of the NLD’s weakness.

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Economics and Democracy: Myanmar’s Myriad Challenges

August 12, 2017

How China Is Courting Myanmar

After a few rocky years, China is building up ties with Myanmar's new government.

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How China Is Courting Myanmar

August 10, 2017

Myanmar's Media in Chains

Myanmar has a new democratic government. So why are journalists being treated like criminals?

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Myanmar's Media in Chains

July 15, 2017

Why India Isn't Really 'Acting East' in Myanmar

New Delhi has a lot left to do to actually realize its grand ambitions.

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Why India Isn't Really 'Acting East' in Myanmar

July 11, 2017

Why Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Has Failed on Media Freedom

The current government's approach looks eerily familiar.

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Why Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Has Failed on Media Freedom

April 12, 2017

Time For Myanmar’s New Government to Get Back on Track

Though the NLD and Aung San Suu Kyi have had a disappointing year, there are some steps they can take to get back on track.

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Time For Myanmar’s New Government to Get Back on Track

March 16, 2017

Myanmar's Rohingya Crackdown 'Crimes Against Humanity': Top UN Official

Rapporteur says Aung San Suu Kyi must answer for atrocities.

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Myanmar's Rohingya Crackdown 'Crimes Against Humanity': Top UN Official

March 01, 2017

The Cowardice of Aung San Suu Kyi

Is The Lady still a champion of rights and democracy?

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The Cowardice of Aung San Suu Kyi

February 24, 2017

Governing Myanmar

The NLD government’s first year in office was difficult, and more challenges remain ahead.

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Governing Myanmar

November 23, 2016

Stop Pretending Myanmar Is a Democracy

The world should stop pretending that Myanmar's military is no longer committing rights abuses.

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Stop Pretending Myanmar Is a Democracy

November 22, 2016

Time for Suu Kyi’s Second Revolution in Myanmar

She and her party must complete the work that they have only just begun.

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Time for Suu Kyi’s Second Revolution in Myanmar

August 11, 2016

The Key to Jumpstarting Myanmar’s Economy: Electricity

Accelerated investment in the power grid will produce quick economic dividends and attract foreign investment.

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The Key to Jumpstarting Myanmar’s Economy: Electricity

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