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Myanmar’s Elections: Jostling for Power

Myanmar’s Elections: Jostling for Power

By Rajiv Bhatia
Who might emerge from the uncertainty that surrounds Myanmar’s upcoming polls?
Crocodile Tears for the Rohingya

Crocodile Tears for the Rohingya

By Luke Hunt
Political realities within the region worsen the plight of an oppressed minority.

Myanmar Acquits Journalist’s Killers Amid Muslim Exodus

Myanmar Acquits Journalist’s Killers Amid Muslim Exodus

By Luke Hunt
“Naypyidaw is under a harsh spotlight.”

Myanmar’s Election Day May Be Only a Step Toward Democracy

Myanmar’s Election Day May Be Only a Step Toward Democracy

By Joshua Kurlantzick
The election day may be free and fair, but that will not necessarily usher in a truly democratic government.

Why the Fighting in Kokang Threatens Peace in Myanmar

By Priscilla Clapp
The turmoil on Myanmar’s border with China has potentially significant implications.
Have Myanmar’s Armed Forces Gone Too Far?

Have Myanmar’s Armed Forces Gone Too Far?

By Hunter Marston and Andrew Morgan
Recent events show just how far Myanmar has to travel on the road to reform.

The Explosive Politics of Voting Rights in Myanmar

The Explosive Politics of Voting Rights in Myanmar

By Oren Samet
The prospects for the country’s beleaguered Rohingya appear bleak.
Kachin and China’s Troubled Border

Kachin and China’s Troubled Border

By Brent Crane
The Kachin conflict is a thorn in China’s side as it tries to manage its relations with Myanmar.

Myanmar Elections: Incumbency May Thwart Opposition Victory

Myanmar Elections: Incumbency May Thwart Opposition Victory

By Oren Samet
Expecting the opposition NLD to coast to victory overlooks the potential power of the incumbency.

A Make or Break Year for Myanmar

A Make or Break Year for Myanmar

By Hunter Marston
With elections, ceasefire negotiations, and constitutional measures, 2015 will be a major test for the fledgling democracy.

American Foreign Policy and Myanmar’s Democratic Transition

American Foreign Policy and Myanmar’s Democratic Transition

By Aung Tun
Ensuring that political dialogue is maintained will be crucial for the transition.
Perhaps It's Time to Call It ‘Burma,’ Again

Perhaps It's Time to Call It ‘Burma,’ Again

By Luke Hunt
Myanmar continues to backslide on reforms. It might be time to stop giving its leaders the benefit of the doubt.

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