ARTICLES

6 Sep 2021

In Conversation: ASEAN’s Special Mission to Myanmar

Sharon Seah|Moe Thuzar

In this episode of Dialogues at Fulcrum, William Choong, Managing Editor of Fulcrum, talks to two ISEAS researchers about the ongoing political developments in Myanmar after the February 2021 coup. They discuss the impending visit of ASEAN’s Special Envoy to Myanmar, and the challenges and opportunities that will come with the trip.

4 Aug 2021

Min Aung Hlaing and His Generals: Some Biographical Notes

Htet Myet Min Tun|Moe Thuzar|Michael J. Montesano

Following his 1 February seizure of power in Naypyitaw, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing formed an 11-member junta called the State Administration Council (SAC). This article examines the biographical profiles of junta’s key military members, in an effort to better understand the regime.

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6 Jul 2021

Myanmar’s Garment Industry After the Coup: Threadbare and in Tatters

Su-Ann Oh

Five months after the February coup, the future of Myanmar's garment industry hangs by a thread.

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16 Jun 2021

Ethnic Armed Organisations in Post-Coup Myanmar: New Conversations Needed

Andrew Ong

The widespread attacks on Tatmadaw troops by resistance forces have raised speculation that Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) could serve as a “wild card” that might decide the country’s fate. This is premature and creates a false impression of unity in intent.

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