Norwegian telecom giant Telenor faces scrutiny over alleged Myanmar junta data handovers

by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Mizzima Did Telenor’s zest for tapping Myanmar’s lucrative telecom market eventually lead to phone users being imprisoned or even worse? Read Full Story

Min Aung Hlaing shames Burma independence founder Aung San

by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Mizzima | Editorial Burma junta leader Min Aung Hlaing is responsible for a pattern of removal of statues and images of General Aung San around Burma, effectively shaming the founder of Burma’s armed forces and the architect of Burmese independence. Read Full...

THE RAKHINE EQUATION: How India, China, and Bangladesh Are Redefining Myanmar’s Future

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...

THE UNWINNABLE GAME: Why the Myanmar Junta Cannot Buy Legitimacy

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. ...

Myitsone Dam: Myanmar’s Sovereignty on the Line

by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Environment, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

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...

Myanmar Coup Leader Bets on Beijing’s Global Initiatives to Secure New Regime

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...