1 Feb 2021 A “Green” Solution to Financing Sustainable Energy in Myanmar Sean Turnell Myanmar is in dire need of financing solutions to build its electricity grid and power its economic growth. “Green bonds” might well be the answer. ASEAN Environment Myanmar Myanmar Economy
13 Jan 2021 The Curious Case of the Benjamin Franklins in Myanmar: A Deeper Understanding of the Meaning of Money? Sean Turnell The desire for clean and unmarked US dollar bills in Myanmar provides some food for thought as to the function of money. Myanmar Myanmar Economy U.S.
23 Dec 2020 Covid-19 Reaches Myanmar’s Armed Periphery: A Silver Lining? Andrew Ong Covid-19 has reached Myanmar’s autonomous regions. But the Wa Region’s militarised nature and access to Chinese assistance might prove valuable in the fight against the pandemic. COVID-19 Myanmar Myanmar Politics
30 Nov 2020 New Fences on the China-Myanmar Border: Separation or Containment? Andrew Ong China has reportedly started erecting fences along its border with Myanmar. The move could be seen as a Chinese attempt to manage the Covid-19 pandemic in Myanmar, but some observers have alluded other motives to Beijing. China-Myanmar Relations COVID-19 Myanmar
10 Nov 2020 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. Myanmar Myanmar Elections NLD
9 Nov 2020 Myanmar Elections: Change the Only Constant 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. Myanmar Myanmar Elections NLD
2 Nov 2020 Myanmar May See More Violence After the Polls 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. Myanmar Myanmar Elections
20 Oct 2020 Will the Real Union Election Commission Please Stand up? Moe Thuzar Recent decisions by Myanmar’s election commission put it in the 8 November election spotlight. Myanmar Myanmar Elections
14 Oct 2020 Myanmar: Social Media Holds Little Sway on Voting Patterns 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. Myanmar Myanmar Elections
12 Oct 2020 Covid-19 or Not, Myanmar Will Go to the Polls as Scheduled 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. Myanmar Myanmar Elections
