by Admin | Apr 15, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers
Source: The Independent | Analysis As the general who led the coup against Aung San Suu Kyi’s government sheds his uniform to take over as president, analysts tell Shweta Sharma what it means for a country ravaged by a civil war and an economic crisis Read Full...
by Admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Analyses, Governance, Opinion Papers
Source: The International Institute for Strategic Studies | Analysis by Morgan Michaels As history shows, however, elections and parliamentary politics are likely to produce dynamics and outcomes that the Tatmadaw cannot fully control. Read Full...
by Admin | Apr 12, 2026 | Analyses, Inter-conflict, Opinion Papers
Source: International Crisis Group | Analysis by Thomas Kean Over the past two years, the Myanmar military has heavily fortified the capital of Rakhine State, near the Bangladeshi border, building a slew of new bases, outposts and fortifications. It may still not be...
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