Dr Nyi Nyi Kyaw was previously Visiting Fellow in the Myanmar Studies Programme of the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He is also an Assistant Professor (adjunct) in the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.

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Articles by Nyi Nyi Kyaw (12)

Voting as Civic Duty, A New Norm in Myanmar
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
The reasons for voting in Myanmar are helping to consolidate its new democracy.

Myanmar May See More Violence After the Polls
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
There is a heightened risk of violence after the national polls this Sunday. This stems from two structural factors: inter-party clashes and the problems in Rakhine state.

Covid-19 or Not, Myanmar Will Go to the Polls as Scheduled
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
Despite a wave of Covid-19 infections in the country, in particular in Yangon, the authorities are determined that the 8 November polls will be conducted as scheduled.

Myanmar’s Elections: Blacking Out from a Clash Between “Red” and “Green”
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
Myanmar’s November elections are still a way away, but partisan warfare between the so-called “reds” and “greens” has already erupted on Facebook.

Call for Coalition Government in Myanmar Is Premature
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
Some political parties have called on the ruling National League for Democracy to form a coalition government come the November polls. Such a tactic is premature.