ARTICLES

30 Oct 2026

New Five Point Consensus Should Give Myanmar’s Resistance a Seat at the Table

Lucas Myers

It is not a given that the Tatmadaw will gain the upper hand in the civil conflict in Myanmar. A new consensus should include the resistance coalition.

20 Oct 2026

Myanmar’s Emerging Governance Mosaic

Dipannita Maria Bagh|Anders K. Moeller|Moe Thuzar

This Long Read presents a broad overview of a mosaic of governance building efforts from many discrete groups across Myanmar. Whether this mosaic, when complete, will demonstrate a less discordant pattern that truly represents the voices of heterogeneous communities remains to be seen.

Governance Myanmar Myanmar Politics

14 Oct 2026

Japan’s “Silent Diplomacy” in Myanmar: A Partner for ASEAN’s Peace Process?

Hirokazu Omatsu|Kyi Sin

Japan is stepping up its regional mediation push. This will be relevant to Myanmar.

ASEAN Japan Myanmar Myanmar Politics

24 Sep 2026

Vietnam-Myanmar Relations: Cautious Normalisation Under Constraint

Le Hong Hiep|Moe Thuzar

The diplomatic thaw since August springs from Hanoi’s and Naypidaw’s strategic calculations. Both sides are willing to stabilise relations — without making irreversible commitments.

Myanmar Myanmar Politics Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

21 Aug 2026

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.

Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics

31 Jul 2026

Rules or Ruse? Myanmar’s Anti-Money Laundering Efforts Coerce Compliance with a Rigged Financial System

Jared Bissinger

Since being labelled a “Jurisdiction of Concern” by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2022, Myanmar’s military government has undertaken efforts to improve its technical compliance with the FATF’s recommendations on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). But the regime uses AML/CFT compliance less to address actual money laundering, and more as a tool to compel individuals and businesses to use the state-controlled financial system.

Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Politics

24 Jun 2026

ASEAN’s Renewed Engagement with Naypyidaw and the Future of Federal Myanmar

Yuyun Wahyuningrum|Sarah Teitt

Is ASEAN on the right path as it works to engage Myanmar?

ASEAN Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics

8 Jun 2026

The Myanmar Military’s “New” Narrative: Caveat Emptor

Billy Ford

The new Myanmar regime’s narrative about promoting stability and strengthening international relations belies the instability and devastation its coup unleashed on the country.

Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics