ARTICLES

26 Apr 2023

The Diminishing Role of ASEAN in the Myanmar Crisis

Gwen Robinson

Gwen Robinson looks at the evolving crisis in Myanmar and highlights the diminishing role of ASEAN as the international community runs out of patience.

The Arakan National Party (ANP) supporters drove from Sittwe to Ponnagyun for campaigning in Rakhine State on October 1, 2020. On October 16, voting was cancelled in Ponnagyun township. (Photo/San Htay)

1 Mar 2023

How Would Rakhine Figure in Myanmar’s “Sham” Elections?

Kyaw Hsan Hlaing

The most critical player in Rakhine for the security situation and upcoming elections is the Arakan Army, not the local politicians.

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12 Dec 2022

The Struggle for International Recognition: Myanmar after the 2021 Coup

Joanne Lin|Moe Thuzar

The military coup in Myanmar on 1 February 2021 created huge diplomatic repercussions, throwing into uncertainty the country’s international position and representation. Although the National Unity Government (NUG) appears to be the more popular choice for the international community, the prospects for its formal recognition remain uncertain.

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15 Feb 2021

How Successful Will the Protests in Myanmar Be?

Su-Ann Oh

The ongoing anti-coup protests are qualitatively different and pose a bigger challenge to Myanmar’s military rulers than earlier protest movements.

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3 Feb 2021

The Coup in Myanmar: ASEAN Is Not Without Options

Sharon Seah

If ASEAN is serious about upholding the principles enshrined in the ASEAN Charter, there are ways to help guide Myanmar back toward the path of democratisation.

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2 Feb 2021

Myanmar’s State of Emergency: Damn the Torpedoes

Moe Thuzar

The Tatmadaw’s seizure of power in Myanmar will wind back Myanmar’s nascent democracy several decades. The costs to the country are incalculable.

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10 Nov 2020

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.

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9 Nov 2020

Myanmar Elections: Change the Only Constant

Moe Thuzar

As vote counts stream in from Sunday’s general elections, the expectation is that the majority of voters have chosen the incumbent party. This is a reflection of their desire for slow and gradual change in the country’s development.

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2 Nov 2020

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.

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