Political structures, constitutions and peace processes cannot confer dignity or legitimacy; those things come from people’s attitudes toward, and trust in, one another.
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One Year on, Still No Justice in Myanmar’s ‘Victoria’ Toddler Rape Case
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A year after the rape of a toddler at a Naypyitaw nursery, and months after the President’s Office vowed to uncover the truth, no one has been brought to justice.
Personal Histories Behind the Headlines of Modern Myanmar
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Thant Myint-U offers a unique perspective on developments in Myanmar in recent decades in a book that blends history with personal recollection.
Myanmar’s Return of Indian Rebels: Act of Friendship or Strategic Trade-Off?
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Myanmar’s recent repatriation of 22 captured Indian rebels suggests Naypyitaw’s embrace of New Delhi as a counterweight to China is entering a more concrete phase.
All Signs Point to a Worsening of Myanmar’s Rakhine Conflict
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With the military’s new ceasefire excluding Rakhine State, and a tough young general promoted to Tatmadaw HQ, the war with the Arakan Army can only get worse.
COVID-19 and the Unfinished Agenda of Funding Disease Control in SE Asia
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Recent defunding has eroded decades of gains in disease control made by donor-supported initiatives; those planning COVID-19 responses should learn from past successes.
The Closer and Better the World Cooperates, the Faster We’ll Overcome COVID-19
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EU Ambassador to Myanmar Kristian Schmidt explains why we must respond to COVID-19 by coming closer together, rather than cutting ourselves off from the world.
Generosity Comes Naturally to Myanmar People, but Don’t Take It for Granted
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Myanmar people responded generously to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s appeal for donations to fight COVID-19; now the government must do its job and protect their well-being.
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Embracing Isolation: Reflections on the Value of Confinement Amid COVID-19
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If we face the isolation imposed on us by the coronavirus with determination and imagination, we could emerge stronger.
Corporate Responsibility Is an Integral Part of Korean Investment in Myanmar
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A growing number of Korean enterprises are making corporate social responsibility an integral part of their investment in Myanmar.
Did Myanmar Advance International Law in The Hague?
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s defense of Myanmar in The Hague helped define genocide as a crime deserving of international attention in a way the great powers have seldom done.
Back to the Future: In Myanmar, Disease and Propaganda Have a Long History
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Myanmar’s state media assure us that COVID-19 is under control; over a century ago, the British found the plague similarly useful as a backdrop for projecting authority.
In Myanmar, Concerns That China’s Help on COVID-19 Comes With Strings Attached
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Myanmar officials are grateful for China’s help in fighting COVID-19, but some observers see an attempt to boost the prospects for Chinese mega-projects in the country.
In Western Myanmar, State Counselor’s Praise for Tatmadaw Causes Unease
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In Rakhine and Chin, where many people have been killed or displaced by air strikes, the majority do not share the State Counselor’s view of the army as their protector.
Myanmar’s Return of Indian Rebels: Act of Friendship or Strategic Trade-Off?
All Signs Point to a Worsening of Myanmar’s Rakhine Conflict
Generosity Comes Naturally to Myanmar People, but Don’t Take It for Granted
Embracing Isolation: Reflections on the Value of Confinement Amid COVID-19
Personal Histories Behind the Headlines of Modern Myanmar
COVID-19 and the Unfinished Agenda of Funding Disease Control in SE Asia
The Closer and Better the World Cooperates, the Faster We’ll Overcome COVID-19
On World Press Freedom Day, a Nod to the Role of Journalists in a Time of Crisis