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Tatmadaw
March 26, 2020
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Myanmar’s Armed Forces Soldier on
By Amara Thiha
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the Tatmadaw had to postpone its 75th anniversary celebrations. But don’t let that distract from its still-central role in the nation.
February 10, 2020
What Will Myanmar’s New Home Minister Mean for the Country’s Security and Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new appointment.
February 05, 2020
Myanmar’s Contested Civil-Military Relations in the Spotlight With New Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident served as yet another reminder of the complex and contested dynamics of civil-military relations in the country and the sensitivities therein.
December 24, 2019
Myanmar Air Force Capabilities in the Headlines with Anniversary Celebration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of the annual event spotlighted developments within the country’s ongoing effort to develop its military capabilities.
October 22, 2019
Why Foreign Policy Matters to Myanmar’s Democratic Transition
By Hnin Wint Nyunt Hman
In the best-case scenario, Myanmar would be rich like the East and democratic like the West.
July 30, 2019
Will Myanmar’s Navy Get Its First Submarine From the Indian Navy?
By Ankit Panda
The Myanmar Navy is moving toward a submarine capability with India’s assistance.
June 12, 2019
Meet Myanmar's Blue Shirts
By Lorcan Lovett
A new free speech movement clashes with Myanmar’s military.
June 11, 2019
Why Are Old Myanmar-Israel Military Links Under New Scrutiny?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at another round of scrutiny on defense collaboration between the two sides.
May 17, 2019
Myanmar’s Fragile Democracy Needs the US, Not China
By Jieun Pyun
The US and its allies must engage more directly with Myanmar, lest China's influence derail its democratic potential.
April 17, 2019
In Myanmar, Jittery Investors Threaten Long-Term Development
By Tej Parikh
With investors shying away from a risky business environment, Myanmar's military will only increase its economic influence.
February 20, 2019
Are Indian Separatist Rebels in the Myanmar Army’s Crosshairs?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Is the Myanmar military taking greater interest in Indian separatist groups on its territory?
January 30, 2019
What's Behind the New Constitution Change Push in Myanmar?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the move and what it may mean for the country's politics.
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