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Anarchy in Anyar: A Messy Revolution in Myanmar’s Central Dry Zone

Anarchy in Anyar: A Messy Revolution in Myanmar’s Central Dry Zone

By Naw Theresa
As the conflict spreads to the Bamar heartland, there are growing reports of abuses and internecine fighting among resistance groups.

Myanmar Resistance Forces Launch Drone Attack on Capital

Myanmar Resistance Forces Launch Drone Attack on Capital

By Sebastian Strangio
The daring kamikaze drone attack did not cause much damage, but its political significance cannot be underestimated.
The Burning of Thantlang, 2 Years On

The Burning of Thantlang, 2 Years On

By Lian Bawi Thang
Since military attacks in September 2021, the town in Myanmar's Chin State, close to the border with India, has become a ghost town.

The Women of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution

The Women of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Women play crucial roles in Myanmar's anti-coup resistance, as fighters, fundraisers, and activists.

Rating the Progress of Myanmar’s Resistance Movement

Rating the Progress of Myanmar’s Resistance Movement

By Lian Bawi Thang
Revolutionary forces have seen notable successes in some areas, while struggling to gain traction in others.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

In Myanmar, ‘Some PDFs Are Behaving Like the Junta’

In Myanmar, ‘Some PDFs Are Behaving Like the Junta’

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A woman resistance fighter and trainer talks to The Diplomat about the guerrilla movement and the future of Myanmar.

Kalay: A Case Study of Resistance in Myanmar

Kalay: A Case Study of Resistance in Myanmar

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The city in northwestern Myanmar was one of the first to see anti-coup protests – and also among the first to see pitched battles between resistance fighters and the military.
Two Years of Turmoil: Myanmar’s Fog of War

Two Years of Turmoil: Myanmar’s Fog of War

By Naw Theresa
Three trends that offer a fuller and more accurate picture of the state of the country's civil war.

Chin National Front Leader: Myanmar Military Regime Will Fall in 3 Years

Chin National Front Leader: Myanmar Military Regime Will Fall in 3 Years

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Dr. Sui Khar firmly believes that the military regime in Myanmar will be defeated by the opposition forces within three years.

2 Years of Turmoil: Myanmar’s Grinding Stalemate

2 Years of Turmoil: Myanmar’s Grinding Stalemate

By Naw Theresa
The military says things are under control, while the resistance insists total victory is just around the corner. But the state of the battlefield suggests otherwise.

It’s Time to Re-evaluate the Myanmar Military’s Intelligence Capabilities

It’s Time to Re-evaluate the Myanmar Military’s Intelligence Capabilities

By Amara Thiha
Recently leaked documents suggest that intelligence operatives have successfully managed to infiltrate the anti-junta resistance.
Myanmar Military Spokesperson Expresses Uncertainty Over Junta Polls

Myanmar Military Spokesperson Expresses Uncertainty Over Junta Polls

By Sebastian Strangio
Frequent resistance attacks have greatly complicated the holding of a stage-managed election this year.

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