Myanmar’s Digital Authoritarianism: Building a Surveillance State with Chinese Technology Transfers

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: FULCRUM | By Su Mon Thazin Aung Chinese technology has augmented the junta’s ‘Big Brother’ capability in Myanmar, even if old surveillance tactics die hard. Read Full Story

From a Sham Election to a Sham Democracy: A New-Era Authoritarian System

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Independent Mon News Agency | Editorial This sham election will be used to present a façade of democracy to the international community Read Full Story

Myanmar’s People Are No Slaves to the Junta—or to China

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | Editorial Myanmar’s people have a long history of resisting attempts at domination, whether from their own military regime or powerful foreign nations such as China. Read Full Story

Does USDP Chair Khin Yi Have a Shot at Myanmar’s Presidency?

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi A review of Khin Yi’s position and his relationship with Min Aung Hlaing suggests his chances are low despite the USDP’s success. Read Full Story

Trump’s ‘America First’ Policy Pushes Allies Toward China

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Thurein Lynn A year after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, a global survey suggests much of the world believes his nation‑first, “Make America Great Again” approach is instead strengthening China’s global standing. Read Full...

Myanmar: Türk says military-controlled ballot exacerbates violence and social division

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights | Press Release As Myanmar marks five years since the coup, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today deplored that the conduct of recent military-imposed elections failed to respect the fundamental human rights...