Section Archive

Will Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing’s Russia Visit Unlock More Military Cooperation?

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Guest Column

By Ko Ye

With falling military sales to China, Russia now sees Myanmar as a gateway to the lucrative Southeast Asian market, writes Ko Ye.

‘The Ones We Named Are All Dead Now’: Dolphins and Fishers Struggle to Survive in Myanmar

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By Kayla Walsh

Conservationists hope that ecotourism might be the answer to protecting traditional fisheries and the dolphins they partner with.

Ethnic Media in Burma

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By Ko Htwe

Ko Htwe describes ethnic media’s response to constraints on the press in Burma.

Does The Issue of Kachin State’s Displaced People Only Matter to Ethnic Kachin?

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By Joe Kumbun

On the sixth anniversary of renewed civil war between the Kachin Independence Army and the Burma Army, Joe Kumbun explores the plight of IDPs.

Personal Tribute to a Communist Veteran

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By Pippa Curwen

Yebaw Htun Lin of the Communist Party of Burma passed away recently in Thailand.

One year Under Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Press Freedom Lags Behind Democratic Progress

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By Shawn W. Crispin

Local journalists say the NLD government has failed to create an environment where independent media can practice their professions freely and ethically.

Myanmar Deserves More Than a Miserable Media Environment

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By Kyaw Kyaw Thein

Kyaw Kyaw Thein discusses to what extent the country’s media landscape has improved.

The Telecommunications Law, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press

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By Bo Kyi

Bo Kyi discusses the worrying increase in the use of Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law over the past year.

Lessons From Gettysburg

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By Khin Zaw Win

The American Civil War can offer insights into Burma’s current situation and the future of its armed forces, writes Khin Zaw Win.

The UWSA and the Risks Within Burma’s Political Landscape

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By Joe Kumbun

Wa statehood, the NCA, ethnic alliances and a fortified Wa army must be addressed in govt peace talks where the UWSA are included, writes Joe Kumbun.

Displaced by Violence, Kaman Yearn for Home as Hopes Dim

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By Phyo Thiha Cho

Five years after being displaced by violence in Arakan State, Kaman Muslim IDPs air concerns over rights and resettlement.

Pulling Strings Together

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Guest Column

By Kyaw sit Naing

Kyaw Sit Naing describes the difficulties of entrepreneurship in Myanmar.

Insurance in Myanmar: Spreading the Risk

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Guest Column

By Stephen Weedon

Stephen Weedon discusses the state of Myanmar’s insurance industry.

Improving Education Reform in Myanmar

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By Phyu Phyu Thin Zaw

Phyu Phyu Thin Zaw discusses what is missing in the education reform process.

Swedish Human Rights Ambassador Annika Ben David Visits Myanmar

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By Annika Ben David

Sweden is and will continue to be a strong voice that stands up for, defends and promotes human rights, democracy and rule of law – in Myanmar and elsewhere.