Rakhine POW Massacre Signals Myanmar Junta’s Grim New Logic 

by Admin | Mar 16, 2026 | Analyses, Massacre, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Marm Oo This incident raises a stark question about the nature of the Rakhine conflict: what happens when even surrendered troops are no longer safe from the sky? Read Full Story

Part 2: How the Coup Crushed Reform and Restored the Generals’ Grip

by Admin | Mar 10, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Resistance

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis | By Aung Zaw As planned, the coup in February 2021 restored direct and unregulated control over these revenue streams to the military, enabling the generals to operate independently of civilian oversight. Read Full...

Recommendations for proposednational human rights law

by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers

Source: Human Rights Myanmar | Legal Analysis A conflict-sensitive mandate, judicial-grade independence for commissioners, and mandatory government responses to findings are essential. Read Full Story

Myanmar’s Endless War: Civil Conflict And Rare Earth Rivalry Trap The Nation At A Strategic Crossroads

by Admin | Feb 28, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy, Resistance

Source: The Free Press Journal | Analysis by Jayanta Roy Chowdhury Beneath the conflict lies a global struggle over rare earth minerals, drawing China, the US and India into a high-stakes geopolitical contest. Read Full Story

As Fighting Shuts Major Gates, Kenglat on Laos Border Gives Junta a Trade Lifeline

by Admin | Feb 25, 2026 | Analyses, Economy, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Thurein Lynn The junta’s Commerce Ministry now frames Kenglat as a strategically positioned fallback route. Read Full Story

How Chinese Intervention Reversed Resistance Gains in Myanmar’s Heartland

by Admin | Feb 6, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Nayt Thit China’s intervention in support of Myanmar’s regime in conflicts with ethnic armed groups near its border in northern Shan State has derailed efforts by the People’s Defense Force (PDF) and its allies to capture Mandalay,...