Will Myanmar’s Military Sever Its Relationship With the Union Solidarity and Development Party?

The Irrawaddy discusses the issue with the executive director of the Myanmar Institute for Peace and Security in search of an answer.

The Irrawaddy talks with representatives of the Arakan National Party and Chin National League for Democracy in search of answers.

The Irrawaddy talks with two candidates in their 20s about what motivates their candidacies and what unique challenges they are encountering in their campaigns.

The Irrawaddy talks with two members of the Gender Equality Network on the topic of female involvement in politics.

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.

The Irrawaddy talks with a representative of the Confederation of Trade Unions about factory closings, diminished salaries and COVID-19.

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.

This week, The Irrawaddy talks with public health expert Dr. Sitt Naing about the ‘second wave’ of COVID-19, virus mutations and what we can expect from a vaccine.

This week, The Irrawaddy talks with officials from two smaller parties, Ma Noe Noe Htet San and Ko Mya Aye, about their expectations for this year’s election and beyond.

This week, The Irrawaddy talks with migrant advocates U Htoo Chit and U Aung Kyaw about whether Myanmar migrants abroad will actually be able to vote in November’s election.

This week, The Irrawaddy talks with former Information Minister U Ye Htut about Myanmar’s place in the latest stage of US-China tensions in Southeast Asia.

The Irrawaddy speaks with trade union lawyer U Htay about why a coalition of labor and farmer leaders are running as independent candidates in Myanmar’s 2020 election.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses Myanmar’s 2020 election with U Ko Ko Gyi, a leader from the 1988 pro-democracy protests and founder of the new People’s Party.