Aung Tun is Associate Fellow in the Myanmar Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Aung Tun (6)
Myanmar’s Danu Zone: From Peace to War
Aung Tun
The emergence of a People's Defence Forces in Myanmar Danu self-administered zone will have implications for the rest of Shan State and other parts of the country.
Restoring Privacy Rights a Must for Ending Myanmar’s Violence
Aung Tun
Myanmar’s military regime has committed gross violations of its citizens’ privacy rights in its attempts to quell resistance. Any return to normalcy has to begin with restoring the people’s privacy protections.
The Next Phase of Myanmar’s 2021 Spring Revolution Turns on Contested Local Authority
Aung Tun
As the Arakan Army establishes more control over Rakhine State, the future success of the national revolution may hinge on whether a parallel local administrative system can be established in other areas including Myanmar’s heartland. Providing a workable alternative to the State Administration Council’s governance will enable the revolution to mature as it meets the people’s demands for rule of law and governance.
Community-led Social Cohesion in Post-Coup Myanmar: A Promising Glimmer
Aung Tun
The popular resistance has issued a clarion call for a federal democratic Myanmar, based on inclusive politics. The practice of social cohesion constitutes both a starting point for building inclusive politics, and a much-needed trust-building exercise in a heavily trust-deficient Myanmar society.
Myanmar’s Post-coup Aid Crisis: Whither Civilian Protection?
Aung Tun
The humanitarian sector in Myanmar has shrunk considerably because of operational challenges surrounding the post-coup political environment. Even as political uncertainties remain, the restoration of humanitarian aid for the people is urgently needed.