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Opinion Papers
Address Rohingya crisis through intensified diplomatic efforts
Source: Daily Observer
The refugee crisis has intensified tensions related to several security concerns, including human trafficking, food and livelihood stability, internal and transnational security, border integrity, and environmental safety.
By Md Shihab Uddin, Md Zaki Faisal and Dr Mohammad Tarikul Islam
Myanmar’s Escalating Crisis: A Year in Review and the Road Ahead
Source: United States Institute of Peace
Having gained steady momentum over the past two years, the resistance reached a turning point in 2024, posing an existential threat to the regime. Alarmed by this shift, China intervened more actively to prevent the junta’s collapse.
Analysis | Ye Myo Hein, Visiting Senior Expert
“…one thing I can say for certain is that this country won’t fall into chaos. We will never let it become chaotic” – KNU Spokesperson Padoh Saw Taw Nee
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor / Burma News International
An interview with KNU Spokesperson Padoh Saw Taw Nee on the military prospects of the junta and the military developments of resistance forces in 2025
Interview | KNU Spokesperson Padoh Saw Taw Nee
Who Will Be Myanmar’s Kingmaker?
Source: Irrawaddy
To be fair, the majority of the territory described by the NUG is in the hands of EROs. Although EROs have gained significant ground, many are still focusing on their ethnic causes—most importantly, gaining a form of autonomy.
By Desmond, analyst of international development focusing on the peace process and transition
Myanmar’s Air Force Day: A review of MAF’s claimed new acquisitions
Source: Centre for Information Resilience
This report will delve into the newly claimed additions to the MAF service along with a brief overview of the other aircraft present at the ceremony.
Report | Myanmar Witness
APHR Condemns Myanmar Military’s Atrocities in Rakhine: Urgent Call for Action
Source: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights
The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) unequivocally condemns the recent airstrike by Myanmar’s military on Kyauk Ni Maw village in Rakhine State on 9 January 2025; and the continuing bombing of other cities like Kyauktaw and Ponnagyun.
Statement | APHR
Arakan Army’s Victory 2.0 in Myanmar: A New Order for Rakhine?
Source: FULCRUM
The Arakan Army’s recent victories in Rakhine have significant implications for the state and the country.
Kyaw Htet Aung, political analyst
Neglected Suffering : Sexual violence and barriers to justice faced by villagers in Southeast Burma since the 2021 coup
Source: Karen Human Rights Group
This briefing paper presents evidence of sexual violence perpetrated against villagers in locally-defined Karen State[4] since the February 2021 coup until September 2024
Briefing Paper | Karen Human Rights Group
Ngwesaung Initiative: The feasibility of a political pact in Myanmar
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
The feasibility of a political pact depends on two critical factors: the preconditions that allow for dialogue and compromise and the cooperation of specific actors within both the regime and the opposition involved
By Naing Min Khant
Cambodia backs ASEAN Chair Malaysia’s focus on Myanmar
Source: Khmer Times
Cambodia has voiced full support to Malaysia, this year’s ASEAN Chair, to make solving the Myanmar crisis a priority.
By Nop Sreymao / Khmer Times