Hired guns hijacking Myanmar’s narrative in the Western press

by Admin | Mar 19, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By James Shwe Hired lobbyists strategically seeding pro-junta op-eds in Western media while the resistance lacks the capacity to respond Read Full Story

The Two-Headed Bird Strategy: Russia-Myanmar Relations 

by Admin | Mar 18, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Italian Institute for International Political Studies | By Michał Lubina From cautious engagement to strategic alignment, Russia has become the junta’s key patron. Myanmar, in turn, offers Moscow a rare foothold in Southeast Asia. Read Full...

China Warns Ethnic Alliance Not to Intervene in TNLA-MNDAA Conflict

by Admin | Mar 18, 2026 | Daily News, Inter-conflict, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | Sy Shwe Nwe The TNLA has repeatedly asked the grouping—through letters and personal appeals—to mediate the escalating tensions between it and the MNDAA. But Beijing instructed the FPNCC to stay out of the dispute. Read Full...

Ukraine Demands India Release 6 Citizens Detained Over Myanmar Drone Allegations

by Admin | Mar 18, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Kyiv Post | By Yuliia Zavadska Ukraine has demanded that India release six of its citizens detained over allegations they entered Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Read Full Story

ETHNIC STRIFE IN NORTHERN SHAN: Understanding the TNLA-MNDAA Rift

by Admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai China, the Myanmar military junta, and the MNDAA appear to be aligned in their priority to reopen cross-border trade, which is expected to yield benefits for all parties involved. Read Full...

Ethnic ‘Brotherhood’ Being Torn Apart in Northern Shan State

by Admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Joe Kumbun The outbreak of fighting came immediately after two major political events in China—the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress—as well as two diplomatic meetings between Chinese and...