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Panglong Peace Conference
![The Lost World of the Lords of the Sky The Lost World of the Lords of the Sky](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-22-10.jpg)
The Lost World of the Lords of the Sky
By Robert Bociaga
The tangled history of Shan State reveals the broken promises of a federal, truly democratic Myanmar.
![The Future of Myanmar’s Peace Process: Same Old Challenges or New Progress? The Future of Myanmar’s Peace Process: Same Old Challenges or New Progress?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-2526576_1280.jpg)
The Future of Myanmar’s Peace Process: Same Old Challenges or New Progress?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the deeper dynamics in one of Asia’s most protracted conflicts and what lies ahead.
![Myanmar’s Upcoming 4th Union Peace Conference: Time for a Rethink Myanmar’s Upcoming 4th Union Peace Conference: Time for a Rethink](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-myanmar-1029246_1280.jpg)
Myanmar’s Upcoming 4th Union Peace Conference: Time for a Rethink
By Seth Kane
The illusion of quick wins is plain for everyone to see. The international community might leverage this clarity to take stock.
![Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18115083282216.jpg)
Myanmar’s Search for Elusive Peace
By Amara Thiha
Government efforts to secure peace in the country continue to be hampered by internal and external factors.
![China's Stake in the Myanmar Peace Process China's Stake in the Myanmar Peace Process](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18115083744993.jpg)
China's Stake in the Myanmar Peace Process
By Mark Inkey
Why is Beijing providing funds for ethnic armed groups to join a government-backed peace conference?
![Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1024px-kachin_independence_army_cadets_in_laiza_paul_vrieze-voa.jpg)
Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin
By Daniel Combs
The fighting in Kachin is a microcosm of Myanmar's stalled peace process.
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Myanmar's Deadly Mines
By Kimberley Phillips
Despite an ongoing peace process, Myanmar is littered with mines. Civilians are paying the price.
![Did Aung San Lead at Panglong – or Follow? Did Aung San Lead at Panglong – or Follow?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-aung_san_and_kachin_women.jpg)
Did Aung San Lead at Panglong – or Follow?
By Stanley A. Weiss
Myanmar's ethnic minorities have a different view on Aung San's place in history.
![The Continuing Challenges of Myanmar's Peace Process The Continuing Challenges of Myanmar's Peace Process](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-rtx37cjt.jpg)
The Continuing Challenges of Myanmar's Peace Process
By Nehginpao Kipgen
A federal army and secession are the two most contentious issues for Myanmar's ethnic groups.
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Smuggling Away Myanmar’s Chance for Peace
By Tom Fawthrop
Jade smuggling is fueling ethnic conflict in resource-rich Kachin state.
![A Wrench in Myanmar's Peace Process A Wrench in Myanmar's Peace Process](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-03_16-06-30.jpg)
A Wrench in Myanmar's Peace Process
By Daniel Combs
Armed opposition groups create their own alternative to the NLD government's Panglong Peace Conference.
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Why Myanmar’s New Peace Process Is Failing
By Paode A
So far, the NLD government efforts to end armed conflicts have failed.
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