ASEAN Must Not Enable the Junta’s Bid for Legitimacy

by Admin | May 4, 2026 | Legitimacy, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Progressive Voice Myanmar | Weekly Highlight There is no basis for granting the junta legitimacy. It continues to disregard the 5PC, perpetrate atrocities against civilians, and fuel transnational crimes through extensive scam operations—posing direct risks to...

Teknaf land Port Reopen with arrival of Myanmar timber Cargo boat after a year-long Halt

by Admin | May 4, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla Trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar officially resumed today as the Teknaf inland port welcomed its first cargo shipment in over a year. Read Full Story

US Congress can apply the Iran sanctions model to Myanmar

by Admin | May 3, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By James Shwe Three bipartisan bills currently before Congress—each having passed one chamber—would strengthen U.S. policy toward Myanmar and transnational scam operations.  Read Full Story

Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi boards Myanmar warship, discusses maritime ties with senior military leaders

by Admin | May 3, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Telegraph | By Press Trust of India Admiral Tripathi also visited Myanmar’s Naval Training Command where he formally handed over some military hardware including containerised small arms simulator and ‘rigid inflatable boat’, according to...

Myanmar Is a Growing Geopolitical Concern; China, Russia Involved Port Developments

by Admin | May 2, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Japan News | By Junichi Fukasawa Since the 2021 coup, the junta has moved to further cement its alliances with China and Russia, which makes it crucial to monitor developments in Myanmar not only for its democratic future but for its growing impact on...

NIA Raids ‘Gulshan Colony’ known as ‘Mini Bangladesh’

by Admin | May 2, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Sanatan Prabhat The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently conducted several raids in the notorious ‘Gulshan Colony’ area known as the centre for criminal activities of Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators and violence. Read Full...