“India is unlikely to initiate any step that will upset the Arakan Army for a variety of reasons”

by Admin | Jun 11, 2026 | Interviews, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Development Media Group | Interview with Rajeev Bhattacharyya To explore these issues, DMG spoke with Rajeev Bhattacharyya, a senior journalist and author based in Assam, India, who closely follows developments in Myanmar and India’s Northeast. Read Full...

THE SHANNI DILEMMA: Survival, Alliances, and the Struggle for Self-Determination

by Admin | Jun 11, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai On the morning of May 4, the National Unity and Peacemaking Coordinating Committee (NSPNC) and the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA), together with Shanni Nationalities Unity Council (SNUC), met in Naypyitaw to discuss...

Mekong Tourism Forum Risks Legitimizing Military Rule in Myanmar

by Admin | Jun 11, 2026 | Legitimacy, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Andrea Valentin Tourism can contribute positively to communities under the right conditions. This article is therefore not an argument against tourism in Myanmar. Read Full Story

Beyond Min Aung Hlaing: Why India’s Myanmar Policy Needs a Borderlands Strategy

by Admin | Jun 11, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Observer Research Foundation | By Sangmuan Hangsing India’s Myanmar policy must move beyond Naypyidaw: fragmented authority across the borderlands now determines connectivity, mobility and the future of Act East Read Full Story

Towards Sustainable Solutions for Refugees in Thailand

by Admin | Jun 10, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: ReliefWeb | Appeal / Report For over four decades, Thailand has provided safe refuge to people fleeing conflict and persecution in Myanmar. Today, a protracted refugee population remains in nine temporary shelters along the Thai– Myanmar border. Read Full...

Myanmar: Junta Massacre in Bago Highlights Need for International Accountability

by Admin | Jun 10, 2026 | Massacre, Opinion Papers

Source: Fortify Rights | News Release New investigation documents deadly airstrike on Buddhist monastery sheltering civilians Read Full Story