National Unity Government (NUG)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

There is a growing consensus that the world should engage directly with the opposition National Unity Government.

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.

War isn’t cheap. How has the National Unity Government funded itself – and its military efforts?

The U.S. should not lose sight of the escalating humanitarian and political crisis in Myanmar. There are clear national and moral interests at stake.

“Despite the challenges, I have never seen a more promising time for our people to find common ground.”

Many outside observers have yet to come to grips with the depths of the changes that have occurred since last year’s military coup.