Myanmar Junta’s Vote Marks New Phase of Military Domination

by Admin | Dec 29, 2025 | Analyses, Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Ei Kay Kyaw Smiling before the cameras as they cast their ballots on Sunday, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and his generals launched a tightly controlled election that Myanmar and much of the world has dismissed as a sham. Read Full...

The Generals’ Election Offers Fake ‘Civilian Rule’ for Myanmar

by Admin | Dec 29, 2025 | Analyses, Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis The first phase of Myanmar’s election has been completed under tight security. Read Full Story

Why Myanmar’s Election Is Rigged

by Admin | Dec 26, 2025 | Analyses, Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis The Union Election Commission (UEC), which oversees the vote, is stacked with former military officers, including chairman Than Soe, a retired major general. Read Full Story

Junta-Organized Election Will Reach Barely Half of Myanmar

by Admin | Dec 23, 2025 | Analyses, Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis By Wai Min Tun The pre-election period was punctuated on Dec. 10 by a nationwide “silent strike” that delivered a symbolic blow to the regime.  Read Full Story

With Sham Election, Myanmar Junta Seeks To Give Foreign Governments Pretext for Engagement

by Admin | Dec 20, 2025 | Analyses, Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Foundation for Defense of Democracies | Analysis by Dan Swift Myanmar’s sham election won’t restore internal stability or legitimacy, but it may provide countries like India diplomatic cover to reengage the junta — fracturing international pressure at a moment...

FRACTURED SHAN STATE: Side-lining Shan majority from Shan State polity could exacerbate the country’s disintegration faster

by Admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Revolution

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai The ICG believes that side-lining Shan armed groups and political parties, while empowering or allowing non-Shan armed groups to expand into Shan-majority towns, has had a negative impact, with China playing a key...