ARTICLES

26 Jan 2022

Myanmar’s State Administration Council: A Shell Entity?

Htet Myet Min Tun

Recent shake-ups in the Tatmadaw show that it may not be as monolithic an institution as it portrays itself to be. The State Administration Council has gradually turned into a shell entity with power becoming more concentrated in the hands of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

21 Jan 2022

Myanmar’s Post-coup Aid Crisis: Whither Civilian Protection?

Aung Tun

The humanitarian sector in Myanmar has shrunk considerably because of operational challenges surrounding the post-coup political environment. Even as political uncertainties remain, the restoration of humanitarian aid for the people is urgently needed.

Armed Conflict Humanitarian Assistance Myanmar Myanmar Politics

20 Jan 2022

Historical Continuity in Myanmar’s Second Struggle for Independence

Mael Raynaud

The movement fighting against the military junta in Myanmar has deeper roots that stretch back to the 1988 uprising, and even beyond. This provides another reason to treat it with the respect it deserves.

Myanmar Myanmar Politics

14 Jan 2022

Hun Sen’s visit to Myanmar: A Perspective from Myanmar

Mya Yadanar

Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen's recent visit to Myanmar will achieve little in nudging the Myanmar military towards implementing ASEAN's five-point consensus. No meaningful solution can be attained without engaging the people of Myanmar.

Armed Conflict Cambodia Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics

13 Jan 2022

Cryptos: Un-Tethering from the Military Junta

Su-Ann Oh

The use of cryptocurrency Tether by the National Unity Government, Myanmar's parallel government, threatens to undermine the sovereignty of the ruling State Administration Council on multiple fronts.

Cryptocurrency Monetary Policy Myanmar Myanmar Politics

10 Jan 2022

Hun Sen’s Visit to Myanmar: A Cambodian View

Chheang Vannarith

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's visit to Myanmar has sparked controversy. The Cambodian view is that fostering a conducive environment for dialogue with the military junta would pave the way for the implementation of ASEAN's five-point consensus.

ASEAN ASEAN Unity Cambodia Diplomacy Myanmar Myanmar Politics

10 Jan 2022

Hun Sen’s Cowboy Diplomacy: Quick Draw or Firing Blanks?

Sharon Seah

By visiting Myanmar, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has demonstrated some derring-do in trying to resolve the crisis in the country. That said, it could be argued that the trip has not moved the needle much.

ASEAN ASEAN Unity Cambodia Diplomacy Myanmar Myanmar Politics

8 Jan 2022

Cambodia and Myanmar: The Need to Balance Pressure and Diplomacy

Joanne Lin|Moe Thuzar

Hun Sen's visit to Myanmar has provoked some controversy. As ASEAN chair, it behoves Cambodia to operationalise the grouping's five-point consensus on Myanmar.

ASEAN Cambodia Diplomacy Myanmar Myanmar Politics

5 Jan 2022

Myanmar’s National Unity Consultative Council: A Vision of Myanmar’s Federal Future

Htet Myet Min Tun|Moe Thuzar

The National Unity Consultative Council has built on earlier models to map out a vision for Myanmar’s federal future. A key challenge would be to gain the trust of ethnic armed groups and political parties towards Bamar-dominated processes.

Federalism Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics Peace Talks

27 Dec 2021

Myanmar’s Climate Crisis: Damaging Policies Need Reversal

Aung Tun

Myanmar’s looming climate crisis has been exacerbated post-coup, with the suspension of several important climate projects and the refocusing of Myanmar’s economy on extractive industries.

Climate Change Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Politics Sustainable Development