Fighting Corruption Needs Independence

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the likelihood and potential scope of constitutional amendments among a divided government.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the Tatmadaw’s strongly negative initial reactions to the NLD’s constitutional reform bid.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the government’s overall economic strategy. Beyond securing Chinese investment, what is the NLD doing to ensure that growth measures will benefit

The Irrawaddy discusses the NLD's proposal to form a committee to draft amendments to Myanmar's undemocratic Constitution and the prospects for genuine reform.

This week, The Irrawaddy marks the 2nd anniversary of the lawyer’s assassination by asking the prosecutor in the case about the prospects for justice.

The Irrawaddy discusses the military's uncharacteristic disclosure of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's controversial remarks during a top-level closed-door meeting and the ensuing fallout.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the Chinese Embassy’s controversial recent statement about the dam, and the government’s worrying silence on the project’s future

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the Myanmar military’s unilateral four-month ceasefire and its implications for the peace process.

The Irrawaddy discusses the prospects for peace and prosperity for Myanmar in 2019 and the lessons to learn from the past year.

This week, The Irrawaddy hears the youths’ perspective of the democratic transition and disappointments, they say, it has so far churned up.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the souring relationship between Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the press, including her controversial remarks about social media.

The prominent democracy activist discusses his party's plans for winning seats, negotiating with the military and managing Myanmar's relations with the international community.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses what lessons the ruling party can draw from its underwhelming performance in last week’s vote, which saw it win just seven of the 13 seats it c