The Arakan Shift and the Echoes of the People

by Admin | May 13, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Development Media Group | By Min Htee Today, I chose the phrase “The Political Shift in Arakan and the Echoes of the People.” What I want to discuss is the current situation in Arakan, the expectations of Arakan’s leaders, and the political and revolutionary...

Why Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Is an ‘Old Friend’ of China’s

by Admin | May 13, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Thet Htar Maung Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian on April 30 told reporters that Myanmar’s imprisoned democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is an “old friend” of China and that her circumstances have consistently remained...

Not distracted: Southeast Asia remains firmly in China’s diplomatic orbit

by Admin | May 12, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Think China | By Lye Liang Fook China has kept Southeast Asia in its sights despite other pressing concerns: it seeks to draw Vietnam closer by highlighting their socialist credentials and has reached out to the Philippines despite their differences. Read Full...

ASEAN’s Myanmar Paralysis Continues After Cebu Summit, APHR Warns of Junta Normalization

by Admin | May 12, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights | Statement ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) expresses grave concerns over the absence of actionable solutions to address the crisis in Myanmar following the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu where the bloc, once...

THE FEARLESS BLUEPRINT: How Joshua Van’s Victory Ignites the Fight for a Federal Myanmar

by Admin | May 12, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resistance

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai Van’s rise to become the UFC Flyweight Champion is more than a sports story. It is a narrative of resistance that resonates deeply with Generation Z in Myanmar and the global diaspora.  Read Full...

Statement on the Chair’s Statement of the 48th ASEAN Summit and the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus

by Admin | May 12, 2026 | Opinion Papers

Source: National Unity Government of Myanmar | Statement The NUG welcomes the Summit’s expression of deep concern over the continued  escalation of conflict and the humanitarian situation in Myanmar, and its denunciation of acts of violence against civilians....