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Thein Sein
Preserving Indian Heritage in Myanmar
By Nava Thakuria
Yangon was once a center for India’s independence struggle. Can the heritage be preserved?
Myanmar Stumbles on Press Freedom
By Bridget Di Certo
Despite the lifting of censorship, journalists in Myanmar still face intimidation.
Burmese Military Faces Rape Allegations
By Angela Erika Kubo
A recent report reveals that the army has been using rape as “a tool of war.”
Myanmar’s ASEAN Chairmanship: Lessons from Cambodia
By Justine Drennan
Will nascent reforms enable Myanmar to avoid a repeat of Cambodia’s notorious term?
Myanmar Pardons Political Prisoners As Reforms Continue
By Ankit Panda
Myanmar's President Thein Sein began to deliver on a promise made earlier in 2013 by freeing political prisoners.
State Capitalism or Rule of Law in Myanmar?
By Andrew Collier
The country is experiencing a tug of war between military dominance and a more open democracy.
The Surprising Potential of Mongolian-Myanmar Relations
By Brandon Miliate
Despite some significant differences, the two countries have substantial scope for cooperation.
Naypyidaw Rejects UN Appeal
The plight of the Rohingya continues as Myanmar refuses to grant them citizenship.
Burma's President Will Not Run In 2015 Elections
Thein Sein has chosen not to run in the 2015 elections. Can Myanmar find a visionary leader to replace him?
Tin Htut Paing: On The Run in Myanmar
Despite reforms, fighting for your rights in Myanmar remains a dangerous proposition, as one young activist has discovered.
Constitutional Reform Needed for Myanmar’s Ethnic Challenges
Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi have driven Myanmar’s reform process. They now need to tackle its ethnic challenges.
The Mad Monks of Myanmar
In this photo essay, The Diplomat offers a close-up look at the anti-Muslim 969 movement on the rise in Myanmar today.