A Military Coup in Myanmar Is Unlikely, But…. 1.1k Commentary By Kyaw Phyo Tha To stage a coup, the armed forces would have to defy their own Constitution, which currently provides the legal justification for the political power they already enjoy.
The US Voted for Change; When Will Myanmar Truly Be Able to Do the Same? 2.5k Commentary By Kyaw Zwa Moe In Myanmar, Joe Biden’s rapid steps to move the US on from the turbulent Trump era only serve to remind us of how deeply entrenched the legacy of military rule remains.
Biden on China: Lane-Changing After Trump? 2.2k Commentary By Aung Zaw Myanmar should be a player, not a playground as it negotiates disputes and cooperation between China and the US.
US Chaos Shocks the World—but Tomorrow Never Dies 2.3k Commentary By Aung Zaw It is tempting to savor the irony of Washington being lectured on democracy and rule of law, but we must hope a chastened US will again lead the free world by example.
A Quick Peek Into 2021 3.7k Commentary By Kyaw Zwa Moe A second-term civilian government in Myanmar, a return to sanity in Washington and COVID-19 vaccines; 2021 offers us hope of better times, provided we act wisely.
How Myanmar’s Foreign Policy Is Likely to Evolve in the NLD’s Second Term 4.4k Commentary By Aung Zaw In its next term, the government will need to engage its neighbors and regional powers, upholding the NLD’s vow to pursue an “active and independent foreign policy”.
What Another NLD Victory Means for Myanmar and the World 3.9k Commentary By Kyaw Zwa Moe Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s courage won voters’ hearts long ago; it is her commitment to improving their lives and building a true democracy that continues to win their votes.
Western Media Fail to Grasp Meaning of Myanmar Ruling Party’s Election Win 10.6k Commentary By Kyaw Phyo Tha While insulting voters, Western media dismissed the NLD’s election win as a display of blind faith in Suu Kyi; the world’s understanding of Myanmar is the poorer for it.
Whoever Wins the Election, the Country Must Be the Winner 3.8k Commentary By Kyaw Zwa Moe The next government cannot afford to alienate any stakeholders if the constitutional crisis and ethnic conflicts are to be solved, and Myanmar is to move forward.
Understanding the Bigger Picture of Myanmar’s Election 3.7k Commentary By Kyaw Zwa Moe Watching elderly voters solemnly cast their advance ballots offers a lesson in the larger significance of Myanmar’s general election.
Post-Election Palm Reading as Myanmar’s Vote Nears 3.7k Commentary By Aung Zaw With an NLD win likely, attention in Myanmar is turning to a number of key government and military appointments due in the post-election period.
The Sinners Against Myanmar’s Elections 4.6k Commentary By Kyaw Zwa Moe They had many accomplices, but we can lay the worst sins that have been committed against Myanmar’s democracy over the past six decades squarely at the feet of three men.
A Few Predictions for Myanmar’s Upcoming Election 6.1k Commentary By Kyaw Zwa Moe The political landscape has grown more complex since 2015, but certain electoral trends have remained constant over the decades in elections regarded as free and fair.
Myanmar’s Election a Chance to End a Cycle of Man-Made Disasters 4.4k Commentary By Kyaw Zwa Moe On Nov. 8, Myanmar people will vote for those they believe can repair the damage from the military’s disastrous economic, political and social policies over many decades.
UN Rapporteur: Finding the Truth or Furthering False Narratives in Myanmar? 8.2k Commentary By Aung Zaw Incoming UN special rapporteur on human rights Thomas Andrews’ ties to Fortify Rights—a group whose reporting on Myanmar has been discredited—are cause for concern.