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Myanmar’s military recaptures camps from rebels in Shan state
Source: Radio Free Asia
The ethnic TNLA had controlled the camps since taking them in a major offensive last year.
By RFA Burmese
Myanmar junta airstrikes kill 12 civilians near oil field, dozens injured
Source: Mizzima
Myanmar’s military junta launched a series of airstrikes on villages near the Latpanto oil field, situated at the border of Myaing and Pauk townships in Magway Region
By Mizzima
“The Feasibility of Holding a New Election and the Trajectory of the Revolution”
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor
The report examines various topics, including the likelihood of a new election under the military junta, the scope of the regions where the election might be held, the stance of revolutionary forces regarding the junta’s planned election
Analysis Paper | Myanmar Peace Monitor
The Anwar-Thaksin Deal: A Masterstroke or Miscalculation?
Source: Fulcrum
Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, has roped in former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his informal advisor ahead of Kuala Lumpur assuming the ASEAN chairmanship. This might be ill-advised.
By Napon Jatusripitak is a Visiting Fellow and Acting Coordinator of the Thailand Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
KIA and TNLA clash over checkpoints and tax collection in Myanmar’s northern Shan State
Source: Mizzima
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) have engaged in clashes across at least four townships in northern Shan State during the first two months of 2025, according to reports.
By Mizzima
Japan ready to lead int’l talks on Myanmar scam operations: Ishiba
Source: The Mainichi
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposed Wednesday that Japan take the lead in organizing an international conference to discuss measures against scam operations in Myanmar where thousands of people from across the world have been forced to work.
By The Mainichi
Putin hails ‘elephant diplomacy’ with Myanmar
Source: Bangkok Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed expanding ties with ally Myanmar at talks with its military junta chief on Tuesday and thanked him for gifting Moscow six elephants.
By Reuters
ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus, but with Women, Peace and Security?
Source: E-International Relations
Nonetheless, with only dormant implementation, some legitimacy-lending acknowledgement of the junta regime, and increasing disconnect to popular demands of Myanmar’s people
By Peixuan Xie
Chinese to Exploit B’desh, Myanmar Troubles for Foray Into Indian Ocean
Source: The Asian Age
From Trump’s unpredictable policies to China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean, India faces critical geopolitical shifts requiring strategic vigilance.
By Pradeep C. Nair| The Asian Age
Myanmar childhoods upended by civil war
Source: Radio Free Asia
Kids are being forced to grow up too fast, uprooted from their homes and living in fear of airstrikes and clashes.
By RFA Burmese