by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Federalism, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai The Arakan Army has reached a defining inflection point. What began as an ethnic insurgency for autonomy has evolved into a state-building project with ambitions that could fundamentally restructure Myanmar’s...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Legitimacy, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai Arriving just weeks after a high-profile state visit to Beijing, the Myanmar military chief’s presence in Laos was not merely a diplomatic courtesy but a deliberate attempt to shatter his international isolation. ...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy, Resource Extraction
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Zung Ring During his recent visit to China, regime leader Min Aung Hlaing reportedly agreed to revive the long-suspended Myitsone Dam project. For many, this is not merely an infrastructure development project. Read Full...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy By signing memoranda of understanding on all four of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Global Initiatives, regime leader Min Aung Hlaing has signaled full partnership with Beijing to secure his autocratic grip on Myanmar, experts say. Read Full...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: Newsweek | By Didi Kirsten Tatlow An American arrested by the Chinese authorities in June on suspicion of espionage was taken because he was too effective in revealing China’s growing interests and influence, even interference Read Full...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: CNI News | By Nan Shwe Sin Htun Nearly all the produced electricity was originally slated to be exported to China for a 50-year period, the project triggered intense controversies and public protests under successive previous governments. Read Full...