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Tatmadaw
Meet Myanmar's Blue Shirts
By Lorcan Lovett
A new free speech movement clashes with Myanmar’s military.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
India Continues to Play Safe With Myanmar Over the Rohingya Issue
By Angshuman Choudhury
By sidelining Myanmar military abuses, India is failing to uphold a values-centered foreign policy.
Myanmar’s Military in the Headlines With 71st Air Force Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent commemoration highlights developments within the service and the country’s wider defense modernization.
The Rohingya Crisis in Context
By Mark Du
International discussion of the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar often lacks a necessary broader historical understanding.
Could Myanmar Form a Coast Guard?
By Amara Thiha
A civilian-controlled coast guard could very well feed into the power struggle between the government and the military.
Facebook May Have Doomed the Political Career of Myanmar’s Top General
By Daniel Combs
A Facebook ban on Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will have major ramifications.
Myanmar's Fighting Season in Kachin
By Daniel Combs
The fighting in Kachin is a microcosm of Myanmar's stalled peace process.