Dateline
Will the Centenary of Myanmar’s Yangon University Lead to Re-Establishing the University Student Union Building?
The Irrawaddy talks with student leaders—past and present—about the ‘inextricable’ link between the legalization of student unions and the historic site.
Will Myanmar’s New Government Avoid the Mistakes of the Past?
Dateline Irrawaddy talks with political observers about their ideal government for Myanmar and the concept of a national unity government.
Will Myanmar’s Military Sever Its Relationship With the Union Solidarity and Development Party?
The Irrawaddy explores whether the USDP’s repeated failures at the polls will move the Tatmadaw into a new era with the governing NLD.
Will the Incoming Biden Administration Reshape US Policy Toward Myanmar?
The Irrawaddy discusses the issue with the executive director of the Myanmar Institute for Peace and Security in search of an answer.
How Are Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties Responding to the Cancellation of Voting in Conflict Areas?
The Irrawaddy talks with representatives of the Arakan National Party and Chin National League for Democracy in search of answers.
Can Young Female Candidates Gain a Foothold With Myanmar’s Voters?
The Irrawaddy talks with two candidates in their 20s about what motivates their candidacies and what unique challenges they are encountering in their campaigns.
Are Gender Stereotypes to Blame for Low Levels of Political Participation by Women in Myanmar?
The Irrawaddy talks with two members of the Gender Equality Network on the topic of female involvement in politics.
Will COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions on Myanmar News Media Undermine the Work of Journalists During a Time of National Crisis?
The Irrawaddy talks with two journalists who are members of the Myanmar Press Council to assess the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the private media sector.
How Will Myanmar’s Clothing Factories and Their Employees Cope With a Second Lockdown?
The Irrawaddy talks with a representative of the Confederation of Trade Unions about factory closings, diminished salaries and COVID-19.
Will COVID-19 and Continuing Armed Clashes Combine to Postpone Myanmar’s Election?
The Irrawaddy talks with U Sai Ye Kyaw Swar Myint of the People’s Alliance for Credible Elections about the possibility of a pandemic postponement of the November vote.
