24 Sep 2024 Could Elections Provide a Way Out of Myanmar’s Political Crisis? Kyaw Yin Hlaing A small window into how the Myanmar people regard the viability of elections reveals plenty of mixed feelings about the country’s political future. Myanmar Myanmar Elections Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics
23 Aug 2024 Lagging Wages Hurting Myanmar’s Garment Workers and Undermining the Industry Jared Bissinger The low wages in Myanmar’s troubled garment sector are just one indicator of how badly the political upheaval and violence have affected people’s lives. Foreign garment brands and factories still in-country should consider workers’ views that they stay but increase wages. Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Military
5 Aug 2024 Myanmar Junta’s Internet Controls Expose Citizens to More Cyber Threats Surachanee Sriyai The Myanmar junta’s ban on Facebook and curbs on internet access have compelled citizens to use virtual private networks (VPNs), including free but potentially malicious VPNs. Banning VPNs has made things even worse for Myanmar’s citizens. Myanmar Myanmar Military Technology
23 Jul 2024 Myanmar’s Trade Takes a Turn for the Worse Jared Bissinger Three plus years of conflict have ravaged Myanmar’s economy and its military rulers can no longer paper over deeper structural obstacles to prevent a serious downturn. Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Military
11 Jul 2024 Myanmar’s Military Funds Its War through Forex Policy Jared Bissinger Myanmar’s military regime is increasingly utilising foreign exchange policy to extract funding, which threatens to hasten economic decline. It is important to find avenues for economic activity outside the system for the benefit of Myanmar’s people. Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Military
7 May 2024 The State of Southeast Asia Survey ASEAN and Myanmar: The Need for Sustained Engagement Moe Thuzar|Sharon Seah Three successive editions of the State of Southeast Survey share one commonality: the shared aspiration among respondents for sustained dialogue with all stakeholders in Myanmar. ASEAN Myanmar Myanmar Military
26 Apr 2024 China’s Engagement with the Myanmar Junta: A High Cost, Low Returns Deal Sithu As the situation in Myanmar approaches a possible climax, one external actor has the chance to act not only to save its national interest but also to influence future outcomes in its chaotic neighbour. China China-Myanmar Relations Myanmar Myanmar Military
22 Apr 2024 A Tightening Noose Heightens Risks to Investors in Myanmar’s Economy Romain Caillaud The continued fallout of Operation 1027 and the military regime’s rollout of conscription raise the stakes for Myanmar’s ailing economy. Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics
8 Dec 2023 October Offensive by Resistance Forces Exposes Gaps in Myanmar Military Maung Maung Oo|Kyi Sin A military offensive by anti-junta forces in October has exposed weaknesses in State Administration Council forces. While resistance forces seek to overthrow the junta, challenges remain given differing interests. Myanmar Myanmar Military
28 Nov 2023 Time to Collect: The SAC’s Actions Come to Bite Myanmar’s Economy Romain Caillaud Myanmar’s civil war is showing up the clumsiness of the junta’s economic policies. The poorest households and workers will be the hardest hit. Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Military
