The country is only halfway toward the goal of full democracy that was envisioned in 1988.
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A Look at Anti-Graft Body’s First-Year Performance
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Lawmakers cited a high number of complaints transferred to other governments bodies, soft sentencing and military impunity as key weaknesses to fighting corruption.
Secession, Confederation, Federalism or Decentralization?
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With EAOs and the government at a standstill in peace negotiations, what is the best way forward for Myanmar?
Peace Process Is Foundering, KNU Chief Tells EAOs
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Chiang Mai summit of NCA signatories considers scrapping its Steering Team
Myanmar Can No Longer Afford to Ignore the Threat of Nationalism
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With an election looming, we can only expect their hate-mongering to intensify
Prison Riot Investigation Must Address Inhumane Conditions
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To prevent further disturbances, the pardon system must be more clearly explained to inmates.
After the Fanfare, Back to Basics—The UWSA and Ceasefire Realities
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The United Wa State Army’s 30th anniversary peace celebration was a new spectacle of strength and autonomy, but their precise demands remain unchanged.
Good News, but Not the News We Need
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The spectacle of a government using the only tool at its disposal to protect journalists—a presidential pardon—is no cause for celebration.
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Amnesty Sends Positive Signals for Press Freedom, Reconciliation
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We must seize on this moment of optimism to advance the country’s transition to democracy.
Opposition to Myitsone Dam Will Be Outgoing Chinese Ambassador’s Chief Legacy
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Hong Liang will be remembered for his aggressive efforts on behalf of China’s infrastructure, security goals.
A Renewable Vision for Myanmar
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Contributor Lin Tun writes that solar power should be seriously considered as an immediate solution to Myanmar’s growing power supply problems.
Second BRI Forum Roundup—How Myanmar Fares
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The State Counselor agreed to nine deliverables—including three bilateral agreements—on behalf of the Myanmar government at the recent Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
With the Bear and the Dragon, Myanmar Military Plays Safe
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Not welcome in the West, Tatmadaw leaders are boosting arms purchases from Russia and consultations with China, despite the latter’s ongoing support for border-based EAOs.
Myitsone Dam Flashback
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Here are the major milestones in the evolution of the controversial Chinese-backed hydropower project, and a who’s who of those behind it.
Myanmar Can No Longer Afford to Ignore the Threat of Nationalism
After the Fanfare, Back to Basics—The UWSA and Ceasefire Realities
Good News, but Not the News We Need
With the Bear and the Dragon, Myanmar Military Plays Safe
Secession, Confederation, Federalism or Decentralization?
Prison Riot Investigation Must Address Inhumane Conditions
After the Fanfare, Back to Basics—The UWSA and Ceasefire Realities
Women’s Participation in Politics Undermined by the NLD