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The State Counselor Keeps Her Former Enemies Close

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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s letter of condolence to former dictator U Than Shwe on the loss of his son-in-law has caused a stir, but it should come as no surprise.

FBR’s ‘Help, Hope and Love’ Not Wanted in Rakhine, Military Says

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By Aung Zaw

After years of working with EAOs in the east, the Christian relief group run by an ex-U.S. marine has found a new mission in Rakhine; AA leader has ‘no objections’

‘We Are United Because We Are All Under Threat’: AA Chief

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By Aung Zaw

Maj-Gen. Htun Myat Naing denies links to ARSA, says he doesn’t underestimate the abilities of the Tatmadaw. He welcomes China’s role as peace broker, and foreign investment if it

3 June 2019 ‘Tell the World the Truth’

2 May 2019 With the Bear and the Dragon, Myanmar Military Plays Safe

24 April 2019 The Wa Flex Their Muscles on The Hill

1 April 2019 Myitsone Dam Is Now a Sovereignty Issue

5 March 2019 For U Shwe Mann, Enemies Lurk Everywhere

6 February 2019 Say No to Myitsone

21 December 2018 A Letter from Mandalay

3 December 2018 U Than Shwe Shows His Hand

27 November 2018 Look East Policy Is Fine, but a Balancing Act Is Needed

24 September 2018 The Power Behind the Robe

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