THE IRAN AND U.S.-ISRAEL CONFLICT: Unpacking the Myanmar Junta’s Quiet Response

by Admin | Mar 10, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resistance

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai With key allies such as China and Russia openly supporting Iran by providing intelligence and military hardware, including technical expertise, the junta must tread carefully. Read Full Story

Part 2: How the Coup Crushed Reform and Restored the Generals’ Grip

by Admin | Mar 10, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Resistance

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis | By Aung Zaw As planned, the coup in February 2021 restored direct and unregulated control over these revenue streams to the military, enabling the generals to operate independently of civilian oversight. Read Full...

The Challenges of Addressing Myanmar’s Post-2021 Security Challenges

by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resistance

Source: Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia | By Moe Thuzar This paper briefly discusses four such challenges, their (complex) context, and implications for regional and bilateral responses. Read Full Story

Myanmar’s Endless War: Civil Conflict And Rare Earth Rivalry Trap The Nation At A Strategic Crossroads

by Admin | Feb 28, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy, Resistance

Source: The Free Press Journal | Analysis by Jayanta Roy Chowdhury Beneath the conflict lies a global struggle over rare earth minerals, drawing China, the US and India into a high-stakes geopolitical contest. Read Full Story

BO NAGAR’S SURRENDER: Challenges and Lessons for Myanmar’s Resistance Forces

by Admin | Feb 26, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resistance

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai The junta is likely to capitalize on these internal rifts among resistance groups, further reducing the chances of a cohesive opposition against military rule. Read Full Story

Myanmar Junta Using Civilian Passenger Flights to Transport Weapons

by Admin | Feb 26, 2026 | Daily News, Resistance

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Zaw Myat Khant The regime secretly transported weapons on a civilian passenger aircraft to arm a militia under its command in Kachin State late last year, according to confidential documents obtained by The Irrawaddy. Read Full...