Is China Deliberately Sowing Discord over the Myitsone Dam?

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the possible effects of the armed group’s deadly Jan. 4 attacks on both the domestic and regional security situations.

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

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.