Fractured Heartland: Shan Politics and Conflict in Post-coup Myanmar

by Admin | Nov 27, 2025 | Highlights, Opinion Papers

Source: International Crisis Group | Briefing Paper As anti-military resistance grew, non-Shan ethnic armed groups moved into areas of the northern trade corridor, to the Shan majority’s frustration. National and international actors, including neighbouring China,...

The Story of Shwe Kokko: How a Border Backwater Became a Global Crime Hub

by Admin | Nov 27, 2025 | Cybercrime, Daily News, Highlights

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Zaw The Shwe Kokko crime hub, which was initially pitched as a large-scale mixed commercial, residential and leisure development project known as “China Town,” sprung up nearly a decade ago Read Full Story

KNU Calls for Urgent International Cooperation for Effective Crackdown of the Transnational Scam Operation in Min Let Pan Previously Under DKBA Protection

by Admin | Nov 25, 2025 | Highlights, Opinion Papers

Source: Karen National Union | Statement KNU will continue to identify the remaining individuals and carry out selected investigation. However, effective investigation and evidence collection are beyond the capacity of the KNU alone Read Full...

Unregulated Mining Along Rivers in Mainland Southeast Asia

by Admin | Nov 25, 2025 | Environment, Highlights, Opinion Papers

Source: Stimson | By Regan Kwan, Brian Eyler New data unveils the huge scale of unregulated mining along rivers in Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia with implications for the health and safety of communities and ecosystems. Read Full Story

SHAN NEW YEAR 2120: Shan unity and TNLA overtures

by Admin | Nov 24, 2025 | Analyses, Highlights, Opinion Papers

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai The coming together of RCSS and SSPP in Larng Khur during the Shan New Year, together with the SSS People’s Army led by Maha Ja from Homong Township, are a positive development in forging Shan unity, even though it...

Reps. Bera, Kim, Kamlager-Dove, and Huizenga Issue Joint Statement on Crisis in Burma

by Admin | Nov 20, 2025 | Highlights, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: U.S. Representative Ami Bera | Press Release “To support a peaceful and democratic future for Burma, we urge the Administration to publicly condemn the junta’s upcoming sham elections and appoint a Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma to...