The tools and programs created by outside “experts” to support Myanmar’s democratic transition are crippling the country’s politics, leaving key questions unaddressed.
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A Black Swan for Nobel Peace Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
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Defending Myanmar against genocide charges in The Hague, the State Counselor finds herself in a position she could not have imagined just a few years ago.
The Lady in The Hague
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As she leads Myanmar’s legal team to the ICJ, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi returns to the international spotlight, playing a new role: defender of the national interest.
Remembering a Myanmar Surgical Pioneer
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On the 35th anniversary of his passing, Dr. San Baw, a Myanmar surgeon who pioneered the use of ivory hip prostheses to replace fractured thighbones, is remembered by his son.
For Myanmar’s Peace Process, 2019 Ends With Little Progress to Show
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Despite numerous informal peace talks, fighting continues and trust is in short supply. But both sides now believe a formal summit can be held in January.
A Shared Responsibility to Protect Victims of Gender-Based Violence
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Use your power to protect during the ongoing 16-Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Myanmar’s Generals Make a Show of Displeasure at China’s Arming of Rebels
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The Tatmadaw’s display of a haul of Chinese-made weapons seized from the TNLA sends a pointed signal to Beijing that it’s time to stop adding fuel to the rebel fire.
The Rakhine War: A Failure of Democracy?
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The worsening war has left the NLD and ANP relatively powerless in Rakhine. So why should the millions who voted for them be expected to have any faith in democracy?
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How International Initiatives Can Support Peace and Justice in Myanmar
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Domestic reform is necessary to establish Myanmar as a rights-respecting nation.
Potential Environmental and Social Impacts of Chinese Mega-Projects in Myanmar Raise Concerns
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Failing to learn lessons from existing projects, officials tout the benefits of BRI projects while ignoring locals’ fears of land-grabs, lost livelihoods and pollution.
Busan Summit to Reinforce Partnership Between the ROK and ASEAN
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Next week’s ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit will serve as a curtain-raiser for Seoul’s New Southern Policy 2.0.
Leave Myanmar in Peace
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Myanmar is right to worry about Beijing’s influence, but China-bashing isn’t the answer. The message to China—and to all—should be clear: Respect Myanmar’s sovereignty.
After Bangkok Debacle, Can Trump Salvage ASEAN-US Ties?
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US President Trump has followed his snub of ASEAN’s Bangkok summit by inviting the bloc’s leaders to Washington, but it remains to be seen if they’re in a mood to accept.
The Keys to Building Trust and Achieving Peace Are in the Myanmar Military’s Hands
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Various international models are available, but one way or another the Myanmar military must address the demands of ethnic minorities if the country is to achieve peace.
Myanmar’s Generals Make a Show of Displeasure at China’s Arming of Rebels
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Mission to The Hague: Defending the Indefensible?
Does Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Follow Ne Win’s ‘Neutrality’?
Yangon Region Govt Hides From Scrutiny at ‘Friendly’ Press Conference
A Black Swan for Nobel Peace Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Remembering a Myanmar Surgical Pioneer
A Shared Responsibility to Protect Victims of Gender-Based Violence
The Rakhine War: A Failure of Democracy?
The Lady in The Hague
Leave Myanmar in Peace
Myanmar’s Balancing Act Moves to India
UN Forced to Face Its Track Record of Failure in Myanmar
For Myanmar’s Peace Process, 2019 Ends With Little Progress to Show
How International Initiatives Can Support Peace and Justice in Myanmar
Potential Environmental and Social Impacts of Chinese Mega-Projects in Myanmar Raise Concerns
In Myanmar, Courts Increasingly Used to Silence Criticism of Military and Govt