As Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing grooms his juniors, who is likeliest to take his place when he steps down, and what do recent military shake-ups mean for the 2020 elections?
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Ignoring Ethnic Parties will Hurt NLD in 2020
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A reluctance to engage with or listen to the wishes of ethnic communities and political parties mean the NLD will be more contested than ever in the upcoming election.
UN Forced to Face Its Track Record of Failure in Myanmar
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On the Rohingya crisis, the government must prepare to work with ASEAN and others, but ultimately the solution will have to come from within.
Union Govt Rehashes Kayah State Playbook in Mon State Dispute
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Refusing to learn the lessons of past mistakes, the NLD’s backing of Gen. Aung San statues in ethnic states will hurt them in 2020 elections.
The President Intervenes to Save Yangon from Its Govt
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The regional administration’s canceled budget request for 16 billion kyats for non-essential items was just the latest in an embarrassingly long line of missteps.
A Missing Middleman in the Peace Process
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The government’s Peace Commission needs to be reformed and given the capacity to act as middleman in order to get the peace process back on track.
How to Read a WEIRD Evidence-Based Yangon Consultancy Report
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Tony Waters offers his ironic views of research reports commissioned by foreign donors which sometimes seem to serve their own political objectives than the needs of Myanmar.
As Summit Season Begins, ASEAN Has Many Issues to Address
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Region faces rising authoritarianism, trafficking and growing environmental problems amid mounting US-China rivalry.
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Amid Int’l Espionage Concerns, Mandalay to Embrace Huawei for ‘Safe City’ Project
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Myanmar’s second biggest city in a strategic BRI location to have CCTV and AI technology from the Chinese company internationally accused of data theft and spying.
A Recipe for Survival in Difficult Times
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Whether it’s in the life of a nation or a person, holding on to optimism can keep us moving forward.
The State Counselor Keeps Her Former Enemies Close
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s letter of condolence to former dictator U Than Shwe on the loss of his son-in-law has caused a stir, but it should come as no surprise.
FBR’s ‘Help, Hope and Love’ Not Wanted in Rakhine, Military Says
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After years of working with EAOs in the east, the Christian relief group run by an ex-U.S. marine has found a new mission in Rakhine; AA leader has ‘no objections’
‘We Are United Because We Are All Under Threat’: AA Chief
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Maj-Gen. Htun Myat Naing denies links to ARSA, says he doesn’t underestimate the abilities of the Tatmadaw. He welcomes China’s role as peace broker, and foreign investment if it
AA Can’t Count on Northern Allies for Help on Battlefield in Rakhine
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Despite the Northern Alliance’s policy of assisting members who come under attack, opposition from China and the UWSA make this unlikely.
Union Govt Rehashes Kayah State Playbook in Mon State Dispute
The President Intervenes to Save Yangon from Its Govt
A Recipe for Survival in Difficult Times
The State Counselor Keeps Her Former Enemies Close
A Missing Middleman in the Peace Process
How to Read a WEIRD Evidence-Based Yangon Consultancy Report
As Summit Season Begins, ASEAN Has Many Issues to Address
Would a Cyclone Stop the War in Rakhine?