Su Mon Thazin Aung is a Fellow with the Myanmar Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.
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Articles by Su Mon Thazin Aung (11)
The “Karenni Model”: Wartime Governance in Contested Territory
Su Mon Thazin Aung
The Karenni governance experience in Myanmar explains how wartime governance emerges and is sustained under intensified conflict, fragmented political orders, and uneven international engagement. But this requires continued efforts to maintain minimum levels of territorial security and de-escalate conflict.
The Humanitarian Costs of Starlink’s Policy
Su Mon Thazin Aung
Starlink is seeking to curtail access to one of its Internet services. This would affect many conflict-afflicted regions in Myanmar
Myanmar’s Digital Authoritarianism: Building a Surveillance State with Chinese Technology Transfers
Su Mon Thazin Aung
Chinese technology has augmented the junta’s ‘Big Brother’ capability in Myanmar, even if old surveillance tactics die hard.
A Crisis of Trust: The SAC’s Failure in Post-Disaster Strategic Communications
Su Mon Thazin Aung
The ruling military regime in Myanmar has only itself to blame for dismal levels of public trust in it two months after the massive earthquake that shook the country.
Trump’s Aid Cuts Could Devastate Myanmar More Than Anyone Expects
Su Mon Thazin Aung
The Trump Administration’s decision to terminate foreign aid has crippling effects on the humanitarian landscape in Myanmar.