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Dr Moe Thuzar is a Senior Fellow and Coordinator of the Myanmar Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

Articles by Moe Thuzar (39)

Why ASEAN Must Hold the Line on Myanmar’s Election

Joanne Lin|Moe Thuzar

ASEAN needs to march to the tune of its own drummer and insist that Myanmar’s ruling regime toes the line, sham elections or not.

Humanitarian Aid in Myanmar’s Polycrisis: Navigating Disaster Amid Conflict

Surachanee Sriyai|Moe Thuzar

Rendering immediate aid to Myanmar’s earthquake victims should be a straightforward exercise. However, four years of civil conflict and the potential for politicisation by the ruling junta of humanitarian assistance efforts should put all donors and parties on notice.

Myanmar in 2025: Change or Plus ça Change?

Kyaw Yin Hlaing|Kyi Sin|Jared Bissinger|Su Mon Thazin Aung|Moe Thuzar

Despite hopes for change, things may stay the same or worsen in Myanmar, as the junta’s fight against resistance groups and civilians continues into another year.

People from Bahmo crossing a river as they arrive at Sinkin village

Outlook 2025

ASEAN Needs a Common Position on Myanmar

Sharon Seah|Moe Thuzar

After years of intractability, the regional organisation needs to move as one to make any headway on Myanmar. It is not clear this can be done without inclusive conversations.

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

ASEAN and Myanmar: The Need for Sustained Engagement

Moe Thuzar|Sharon Seah

Three successive editions of the State of Southeast Survey share one commonality: the shared aspiration among respondents for sustained dialogue with all stakeholders in Myanmar.