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.
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
The reasons for voting in Myanmar are helping to consolidate its new democracy.
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.
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.
Moe Thuzar
Recent decisions by Myanmar’s election commission put it in the 8 November election spotlight.
Moe Thuzar
A recent pre-election survey has confirmed the conventional wisdom that voter attitudes are entrenched and will be influenced little by the barrage of social media campaigns.
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
Despite a wave of Covid-19 infections in the country, in particular in Yangon, the authorities are determined that the 8 November polls will be conducted as scheduled.
Moe Thuzar
With the 2020 elections looming, the National League for Democracy looks set to bag an electoral majority again. This may not deter other parties from poking holes in the NLD’s performance legitimacy
Su-Ann Oh
Myanmar has taken some decisive steps towards cashless payments, particularly in a time of the Covid-19 pandemic. But there are still some obstacles to be overcome before the country becomes a cashless society.
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
Myanmar’s November elections are still a way away, but partisan warfare between the so-called “reds” and “greens” has already erupted on Facebook.
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
Some political parties have called on the ruling National League for Democracy to form a coalition government come the November polls. Such a tactic is premature.