Myanmar’s “Election” Reveals Hairline Cracks in Military Rule
Ben Dunant
A closer look at the vote raises doubts about whether the generals can hold the country hostage in the long term.

Ben Dunant
A closer look at the vote raises doubts about whether the generals can hold the country hostage in the long term.
Ian Storey
While China wields much influence over Myanmar, Russia plays an outsized role in equipping the country’s military.
Jared Bissinger
The military regime’s efforts to conserve and tap new sources of foreign exchange have improved its financial situation. This benefits the regime and some businesses, though comes at a cost: increased military action, continued trade restrictions, and a depressed economy.
Sharon Seah
What are ASEAN’s options for responding to the election outcome in Myanmar?
Su Mon Thazin Aung
Chinese technology has augmented the junta’s ‘Big Brother’ capability in Myanmar, even if old surveillance tactics die hard.
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Eugene Mark|Kyi Sin
China is dependent on rare earth supply from parts of Myanmar which have unregulated mining that generates toxic waste. Neighbours like Thailand need to work with China and the US to address the problem.
Myanmar Studies Programme
The Myanmar junta is casting the upcoming elections as a “reset” and transition towards normalcy. Such rhetoric should be taken with a dollop of salt.
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.
Jared Bissinger
The West’s incoherent strategy is no match for a ruthless, integrated Chinese approach that leverages economic links to its advantage.
Eugene Mark|Kyi Sin
China is dependent on rare earth supply from parts of Myanmar which have unregulated mining that generates toxic waste. Neighbours like Thailand need to work with China and the US to address the problem.