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Myanmar’s NUG Rebel Government Needs Money
March 10, 2023

Myanmar’s NUG Rebel Government Needs Money

By David Hutt
Western financial aid to the opposition movement could help unify the anti-junta resistance, and even tip the balance in its favor.

Why Inclusion Matters for Myanmar’s Resistance
March 06, 2023

Why Inclusion Matters for Myanmar’s Resistance

By Thomas Kean and Hnin Thet Hmu Khin
In defiance of prevailing patriarchal norms, young women are playing instrumental roles in the country's “Spring Revolution."
From Hope to Despair in Myanmar
March 01, 2023

From Hope to Despair in Myanmar

By Zachary Abuza
From 2015-2020, Myanmar seemed on the cusp of a meaningful transformation. Then the coup set the country back decades.

It’s Time for the Leadership of Myanmar’s NUG to Step Up
February 24, 2023

It’s Time for the Leadership of Myanmar’s NUG to Step Up

By Luke Hunt
Western sanctions should be welcomed but the country's opposition must do more.

US Burma Act Uplifts the Resistance Movement in Myanmar
February 01, 2023

US Burma Act Uplifts the Resistance Movement in Myanmar

By Ye Myo Hein
The incorporation of the Burma Act in the 2023 NDAA has raised strong public expectations in Myanmar that substantial U.S. support will be forthcoming.

How Does The Myanmar Crisis End?
January 25, 2023

How Does The Myanmar Crisis End?

By David Hutt
The military junta's possible handover of power to a quasi-civilian "transition council" could create complications for the country's resistance forces.

A Tsunami of Crime Washes Over Post-Coup Myanmar
January 11, 2023

A Tsunami of Crime Washes Over Post-Coup Myanmar

By Naw Theresa
There has been a general breakdown of law and order in the two years since the coup, as the military junta prioritizes the pursuit of political opponents.
Myanmar’s NUG Welcomes the Passage of the U.S. BURMA Act
December 21, 2022

Myanmar’s NUG Welcomes the Passage of the U.S. BURMA Act

By Luke Hunt
The legislation authorizes the Biden administration to begin providing non-lethal assistance to the opposition National Unity Government and its allies.

The Rift Between ASEAN and Myanmar’s Democracy Movement is Growing Wider
November 16, 2022

The Rift Between ASEAN and Myanmar’s Democracy Movement is Growing Wider

By Minn Tent Bo
Recent statements from senior Southeast Asian officials have demonstrated a lack of understanding of the country's conflict dynamics.

The International Community is Overcomplicating the Myanmar Crisis
October 25, 2022

The International Community is Overcomplicating the Myanmar Crisis

By David Hutt
Complexity is being used to obscure the simple choice that faces the world: support the junta, or support those seeking its overthrow.

Why Should ASEAN or Anyone Else Negotiate with the Tatmadaw?
September 28, 2022

Why Should ASEAN or Anyone Else Negotiate with the Tatmadaw?

By Luke Hunt
There is a growing consensus that the world should engage directly with the opposition National Unity Government.
Is Myanmar’s National Unity Government Ready to Govern?
September 06, 2022

Is Myanmar’s National Unity Government Ready to Govern?

By Philipp Annawitt
The opposition movement enjoys popular legitimacy and has a viable plan for Myanmar's future. The world is running out of excuses for not recognizing it.

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