Dr Moe Thuzar is a Senior Fellow and Coordinator of the Myanmar Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Moe Thuzar (40)
Vietnam-Myanmar Relations: Cautious Normalisation Under Constraint
Le Hong Hiep|Moe Thuzar
The diplomatic thaw since August springs from Hanoi’s and Naypidaw’s strategic calculations. Both sides are willing to stabilise relations — without making irreversible commitments.
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.
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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.