by Admin | Nov 17, 2025 | Cronyism, Elections, News
Source: The Irrawaddy Aye Chan and Dr. Htoo Char Aung, sons of prominent figures from the Thein Sein era, will run for Lower House seats in the Myanmar junta’s sham election. Read Full Story
by Admin | Oct 10, 2025 | Cronyism, Economy, Opinion Papers
Source: The Sabai Times | SRIc Insights By Pyae Phyoe Mon Myanmar exemplifies the structural challenges for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implementation in a country long characterised by crony capitalism, underscoring the importance of responsible...
by Admin | Sep 24, 2025 | Cronyism, Opinion Papers
Source: ISP-Myanmar | By Htet Shein Lynn he junta, beleaguered in conflict, selects battlefield allies based on three criteria: a deep patron-client relationship, complete local control, and adherence to its political agenda. Read Full Story
by Admin | Aug 24, 2025 | Cronyism, Opinion Papers
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By James Shwe Mathieson documents how Myanmar’s military junta and its cronies have repeatedly hired expensive Western lobbyists and PR firms, funneling resources to image management instead of genuine reform. Read Full...
by Admin | Jun 29, 2025 | Cronyism, Opinion Papers
Source: East Asia Forum | By Larry Diamond Compromised political freedom, constitutionalism and competitiveness characterise many democratic states across the region, while authoritarian states remain deeply entrenched. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jun 11, 2025 | Cronyism, Daily News
Source: Mizzima Critics have questioned the symbolism of the donation, which comes at a time when the junta faces mounting allegations of war crimes and growing resistance across the country. Read Full Story
