Tatmadaw

Myanmar is having to weigh competing public health and socioecononmic concerns, all with an eye toward navigating the precarious civil-military balance.

A UN special rapporteur took aim at the Myanmar military for targeting ethnic minorities in Rakhine and Chin states.

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.

A closer look at the significance of the new appointment.

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.

This year’s iteration of the annual event spotlighted developments within the country’s ongoing effort to develop its military capabilities.

In the best-case scenario, Myanmar would be rich like the East and democratic like the West. 

The Myanmar Navy is moving toward a submarine capability with India’s assistance.

A new free speech movement clashes with Myanmar’s military.

A closer look at another round of scrutiny on defense collaboration between the two sides.

The US and its allies must engage more directly with Myanmar, lest China's influence derail its democratic potential.