‘Not for sale’: Rare earths pitch ignites debate over US-Myanmar engagement

by Admin | Mar 10, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Mekong Eye | By Emily Fishbein As American diplomacy dramatically shifts under President Trump, experts warn of “major policy ramifications” in Myanmar Read Full Story

China Tightens Mekong Grip on Myanmar; Scam Crackdown Hits Naypyitaw; and More

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

Source: The Irrawaddy Myanmar’s junta used the 10th anniversary of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) in Naypyitaw on Thursday to reaffirm its alignment with Beijing, as China expands its economic and political influence across the Mekong region. Read Full...

Junta Steps Up Middle East Diplomacy as Saudi Arabia Eyes Closer Ties

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

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Maziad Mohammed M. Al‑Howishan, held separate meetings with junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and Foreign Minister Than Swe in Naypyitaw on Thursday Read Full Story

Bangladesh’s Pragmatic Engagement With Arakan Army Gives Hope for Future

by Admin | Mar 5, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Marm Oo The recent exchange of diplomatic signals carries immense symbolic weight. Read Full Story

What Do I Mean by Regime Change?

by Admin | Mar 4, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Mizzima | By Alan Clements When I call for regime change in Myanmar, people ask—sometimes gently, sometimes with alarm—what exactly do I mean? Read Full Story

Gateway or Gamble? Myanmar’s Uncertain Role in China’s Indian Ocean Ambitions

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

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN During the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations, Vice Senior General Soe Win, deputy chair of Myanmar’s State Administration Council, reaffirmed a long-standing geopolitical vision: positioning Myanmar as China’s strategic...