Myanmar’s Balancing Act Moves to India
As the commander-in-chief visits India, New Delhi and Naypyitaw have much to gain from enhancing mutual ties.
Editorial and Opinion
UN Forced to Face Its Track Record of Failure in Myanmar
On the Rohingya crisis, the government must prepare to work with ASEAN and others, but ultimately the solution will have to come from within.
Amnesty Sends Positive Signals for Press Freedom, Reconciliation
We must seize on this moment of optimism to advance the country’s transition to democracy.
Once Again, Myanmar’s Media in the Cross Hairs
Death threats will not dissuade journalists from covering the Rakhine conflict, but the authorities must take steps to protect them.
Urgent Political Action Needed to Solve Rakhine’s Problems
Declaring a state of emergency or inserting more troops will not solve the root causes of the conflict.
Acknowledging the Elephant in the Room
The NLD’s move to amend the Constitution is a first small step in what will surely be a difficult journey.
The Anti-Corruption Commission Lands Some Big Fish at Last
The agency deserves praise for opening bribery cases against the Yangon attorney general and five other officials, but this is just the beginning of its fight.
Press Freedom Faces Serious Setbacks in Myanmar
The verdict in the Reuters reporters’ case has been delayed, but truth and justice cannot be postponed.
Another Black August
On the 30th anniversary of the ’88 uprising, The Irrawaddy reprints an appeal it ran in the year 2000 for a full recounting of the bloodshed. Without it, Myanmar would remain a divided,
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