From Bo Aung Kyaw to Gen Z, Myanmar’s young people have always been at the forefront of resistance movements, sacrificing their futures for that of the country.
Read moreDetailsFrom Bo Aung Kyaw to Gen Z, Myanmar’s young people have always been at the forefront of resistance movements, sacrificing their futures for that of the country.
By working together, the U.S. and India could end their overly cautious approach to Myanmar and counter China’s growing dominance in the region, argue Zo Tum Hmung and Billy Ford.
Poor military strategy, alienation of allies and mismanagement of captured territory have undermined the TNLA’s effectiveness.
Beijing is quietly influencing the junta’s election process and regime-allied parties through training, technological assistance and regional diplomacy.
Condescending takes on Myanmar by widely read media and think tanks misrepresent the revolution, blame the victims and aid the junta by feeding false narratives.
U Soe Thane, once hailed as the int’l face of U Thein Sein’s 2011...
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