Aung Zaw Archives - The Irrawaddy

U Than Shwe Shows His Hand

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The reclusive former strongman continues to see a political role for himself and the military, which still takes cues from him.

Look East Policy Is Fine, but a Balancing Act Is Needed

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By Aung Zaw

‘Looking East’ should not mean drifting exclusively into China’s orbit; relations with India must be cultivated, and the West cannot be ignored entirely.

The Power Behind the Robe

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From the Archive

By Aung Zaw

On the 11th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, we revisit this story from October 2007, in which the editor explained why Burma’s generals fear the influence of the Sangha.

18 September 2018 From the Army’s Perspective, Now Is Not the Time to Stage a Coup

17 September 2018 The Strange Birds Behind the '88 Coup

11 September 2018 The House on an Island

31 August 2018 Facebook Bans Deepen Mutual Distrust Between Military, Government

11 August 2018 Wanted: A Vision of Myanmar’s Future

8 August 2018 Secrets of Commune 4828

7 August 2018 Spirit of 8888 Continues to Drive The Irrawaddy

7 August 2018 What We Were Fighting For

1 June 2018 Is the President Truly Above the Commander-in-Chief?

24 May 2018 Joking with the Generals

23 May 2018 No Sex Please—We’re Burmese

3 May 2018 The (Martial) Art of Writing