Part 2: How the Coup Crushed Reform and Restored the Generals’ Grip

by Admin | Mar 10, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Revolution

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis | By Aung Zaw As planned, the coup in February 2021 restored direct and unregulated control over these revenue streams to the military, enabling the generals to operate independently of civilian oversight. Read Full...

This Canadian family fuelled Myanmar’s civil war with ‘blood pearls’

by Admin | Mar 10, 2026 | Economy, Opinion Papers

Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Investigation 4 Canadians removed themselves as directors of firm due to “mounting crisis,” following CBC investigation Read Full Story

China’s selective anti-scam campaign poses a paradox for Southeast Asia

by Admin | Mar 9, 2026 | Cybercrime, Opinion Papers

Source: East Asia Forum | By Junqing Zhang Rather than dismantling the underlying scam economy, the crackdown is pushing criminal networks to adapt and relocate.  Read Full Story

International Women’s Day 2026: Rights, Justice and Action for All of Myanmar’s Women and Girls

by Admin | Mar 9, 2026 | Opinion Papers

Source: United Nations Myanmar | Pres Release International Women’s Day comes at a time of profound challenge in Myanmar. Women’s rights are not privileges to be held only in times of peace – they are universal, inalienable and must be upheld at all times.  Read Full...

Min Aung Hlaing and the Vandalization of Myanmar’s Economy

by Admin | Mar 9, 2026 | Economy, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis By Aung Zaw The allegation of vote rigging was the stated justification for staging the coup. But a deeper motivation lay elsewhere: Min Aung Hlaing’s fear that the military would lose control of the state economy. Read Full...

Myanmar’s Dependence on China, Russia Will Only Deepen Under New Gov’t: Analysts

by Admin | Mar 9, 2026 | Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi Myanmar’s military regime has relied heavily on China and Russia to withstand deepening international isolation, and that dependence will only deepen even after a nominally civilian government takes office in April, analysts say....