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China Withholds Full Legitimacy From Myanmar Junta: Old Wine in a New Bottle?

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Commentary

By Aung Zaw

Beijing has long played a complex diplomatic game in its southern neighbor, hedging its bets by courting all stakeholders; the UN representation issue is no different.

The Coup China Saw Coming in Myanmar—and Failed to Stop

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

After five months of worsening instability on its border, Beijing would be open to a negotiated settlement, some NLD insiders say.

Myanmar’s Parallel Govt's Rohingya Policy Angers Rakhine Groups

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Ethnic Rakhine groups have condemned the shadow government’s policy as an attempt to win international support.

Myanmar Crisis Could Reset Toxic US-China Ties

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Guest Column

By Kavi Chongkittavorn

If Beijing and Washington are to find common ground and help bring peace and stability to Myanmar, the upcoming meeting in Alaska would be the logical place to start.

Can ‘Friendly Persuasion’ Bring an End to Myanmar’s Deadly Stalemate?

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Guest Column

By THEPCHAI YONG

Thai Foreign Ministry believes it sees a glimmer of hope for a peaceful solution.

Will China Provide Cover for Myanmar’s Coup Makers?

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Opinion

By Aung Zaw

With Washington weighing tough sanctions and the Tatmadaw likely expecting support from Beijing, Myanmar is set to become a diplomatic battleground for the two powers.

Can Myanmar’s Armed Ethnic Groups Find a Path Toward Becoming Responsible Businesses?

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Dateline

By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy discusses issues surrounding the Border Guard Force and the complex challenge of transforming armed groups into legitimate enterprises.

Will Glimmers of Good News Continue as Myanmar Moves Into a New Year?

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Dateline

By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy discusses the year just ended and the challenges facing the country in the year that has just begun.

Japan’s Stepped-Up Negotiating Role a Welcome Development in Myanmar

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

The trust that Japan enjoys on both sides of the Rakhine conflict has already yielded results on the ground; the same cannot be said of other foreign negotiators.