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Rakhine State
What’s Next for Myanmar’s Rakhine State?
By Laignee Barron
The government declared the clearance operation over last month – it’s not so simple.
The Rohingya Insurgents: Myanmar Creates Its Own Frankenstein
By Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Harakah al-Yaqin, a new insurgent group in Rakhine state, is different than its predecessors.
Debunking the Rohingya-Taliban Link
By Austin Bodetti
Getting to the bottom of the Rohingya insurgency's alleged links to transnational terrorism.
The Dark Depths of Myanmar's Rohingya Tragedy
By Emanuel Stoakes
Cynicism and denial hold sway in Myanmar, even as children's lives are put at risk.
Taking the Rohingya Insurgency at Face Value
By Richard Potter
Much of the speculation about the recent attacks miss a simple truth about the plight of the Rohingya.
Violence Erupts in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
By Caleb Quinley
A closer look at the latest burst of conflict in a troubled region of the country.
Can Kofi Annan’s Commission Solve the Rohingya Conundrum?
By Nehginpao Kipgen
A new advisory commission, led by Annan, will seek a lasting solution to tensions in Rakhine state.
In Myanmar, the AIIB Could Buttress China's 'One Belt, One Road' Framework
By Ankit Panda
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank could come to play a greater role in Myanmar.
Is Genocide Underway in Myanmar?
By Shawn W. Crispin
A new legal analysis released this week presents strong evidence that it is.
Myanmar’s Most Vulnerable Face Rations Cut
By Emanuel Stoakes
The UN World Food Programme has confirmed it will be cutting food rations for internally displaced persons.
Why Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis Matters
By Surin Pitsuwan and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat launches a new series on the region's refugee crisis. Here's why it matters.
Myanmar: New Front in an Old War
By Richard Potter
How the Arakan Army is emerging as a major player in Myanmar’s civil war.