by Admin | Jan 19, 2026 | Analyses, Highlights, Inter-conflict, Opinion Papers
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aye Chan Hsu The Arakan Army (AA) has captured 14 of 17 townships in Rakhine since its renewed offensive in western Myanmar state in late 2023 and spent all last year on fresh fronts, be it by fighting other militants on the Bangladeshi...
by Admin | Jan 18, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers
Source: Mizzima | By Maung Maung Myint This article argues that Myanmar is transitioning from a “Hedging State” to a “Client State,” resembling the contemporary Russia–Belarus model. Read Full Story
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...
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
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
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