On Myanmar: From Sun Tzu to Niccolo Machiavelli

by Admin | Jun 23, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By James Shwe What two strategic thinkers reveal about China, the junta, and the resistance Read Full Story

A tungsten mine exposes Myanmar’s China-Russia balancing act

by Admin | Jun 23, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: ThinkChina | Assessment by Hao Nan China controls much of the flow, Russia seeks a stake, while Myanmar’s military government is using access to resources as leverage. Academic Hao Nan gives his assessment. Read Full Story

A State Welcome, but at a Price: What Min Aung Hlaing’s China Visit Reveals About Beijing’s Expectations

by Admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Mizzima | Commentary by Mizzima It is no surprise that Beijing continues to treat Myanmar like a “vassal state”. Read Full Story

Open Letter from Parliamentarians: A Call on ASEAN and Its Member States to Demand the Release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and All Political Prisoners in Myanmar

by Admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights | Open Letter We convey our deepest respect and appreciation for your leadership as ASEAN Chair and for ASEAN’s continued efforts to advance regional peace, democracy, and sustainable resolution to the crisis in Myanmar....

THE KYAUKPYU PARADOX: How China’s Support for the Junta Guarantees Project Failure

by Admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai In China’s calculus, if the world’s second-largest economy declares the junta legitimate and commits billions to the Kyaukpyu Deep-Sea Port, the reality on the ground will eventually bend to match that declaration....

NDAA reaffirms goal of advanced self-administration in talks with junta delegation

by Admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Read Full Story | By The Voice of Shan Ni During a meeting with a junta delegation, the Shan State-based armed group National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA), widely known as the Mongla Army, reiterated that its political objective is to secure advanced...