by Admin | Apr 8, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Ye Myo Hein The architect of Myanmar’s military dictatorship, Ne Win had long promised to transfer power back to a civilian government following his 1962 coup. In a sense, he kept that promise—by simply exchanging his military uniform for...
by Admin | Apr 2, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers
Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Maung Kavi The appointment of General Ye Win Oo as commander‑in‑chief of the military marks the first time in Myanmar’s history that a head of the feared and hated Military Intelligence (MI) has risen to lead the armed forces. Read...
by Admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers
Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Maung Kavi Min Aung Hlaing’s inability to seek treatment abroad is linked to international sanctions and legal restrictions. Read Full Story
by Admin | Mar 24, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Resistance
Source: Reliefweb | Analysis by Data Friendly Space The following overview has been generated using the information available up to March 24, 2026. It provides a synthesized summary and key insights into the crisis based on the most recent data accessible at that...
by Admin | Mar 19, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Thurein Lynn Chinese diplomats and junta officials sat shoulder-to-shoulder, bathed in the blue light of projectors screening documentaries about the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation’s (LMC) 10 years of “shared prosperity.” Read Full...
by Admin | Mar 19, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Athena Awn Naw The timing of the MNDAA offensive is notable. Traditionally, China prefers stability along its border during major political events, but the MNDAA attacked just two days after China concluded its 2026 National...
