For NLD, By-Election Result a Wake-Up Call for 2020

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the views on this critical issue put forward by participants in the recent peace summit in Naypyitaw.

As Western countries remove support and loosen economic ties with Myanmar, the government appears to be siding up to its eastern allies. Is this a good or bad idea?

The Irrawaddy discusses the causes behind the country's slumping travel sector and what the government and industry should do to turn its fortunes around.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses how and when the military might be persuaded to relinquish its role in politics.

This week, The Irrawaddy examines the reasons for Myanmar’s dramatic decline in international sporting achievement, as demonstrated by its dire showing at the recent Asian Games in

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the verdict given in the case of the Reuters reporters Ko Wa Lone and Ko Kyaw Soe Oo and their sentencing to seven years’ imprisonment.

Social media, a sluggish economy and an indifferent government leave print media with little hope.

Karen Martyrs’ Day events were banned in Yangon and Irrawaddy regions. The Irrawaddy discusses the ban and what it means for peace and reconciliation.

The Irrawaddy discusses Myanmar’s progress – or lack of – towards democracy since the ’88 uprising.

The Irrawaddy discusses President U Win Myint's recent call for the courts to stop dragging their feet and for government officials to put the public first.

The Irrawaddy discusses potholed roads, chief ministers and General Aung San statues in this week’s Dateline Irrawaddy.

The Irrawaddy discusses the major developments and implications of the recently concluded third session of the 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference.