Why ASEAN Must Hold the Line on Myanmar’s Election
Joanne Lin|Moe Thuzar
ASEAN needs to march to the tune of its own drummer and insist that Myanmar’s ruling regime toes the line, sham elections or not.

Joanne Lin|Moe Thuzar
ASEAN needs to march to the tune of its own drummer and insist that Myanmar’s ruling regime toes the line, sham elections or not.
Jared Bissinger
The West’s incoherent strategy is no match for a ruthless, integrated Chinese approach that leverages economic links to its advantage.
Eugene Mark|Kyi Sin
China is dependent on rare earth supply from parts of Myanmar which have unregulated mining that generates toxic waste. Neighbours like Thailand need to work with China and the US to address the problem.
Surachanee Sriyai
In seeking to shape the public information space, some governments have resorted to digital repression. But these instruments come with the danger of overreach.
Phoo Phoo
As Myanmar continues to face moderate hunger level and high rates of malnutrition, the cultivation of millet might go a long way in combating such problems.
Sharon Seah
The protracted Myanmar crisis is now everyone’s problem. The time for ASEAN to act is now.
Jared Bissinger
Shielded by ultra-low wages and duty-free access to the EU market, Myanmar’s garment industry may be able to weather President Trump’s steep “reciprocal” tariffs.
Surachanee Sriyai|Su Myat Thwe
The junta in Myanmar has announced elections starting in December 2025. The reality is that it has gamed the system in its favour.
Kai Ostwald
It is likely that Myanmar will hold its national elections soon. It is also likely that the polls will lack the basic requirements for parliamentary legitimacy or a national mandate.
Wai Moe|Kyi Sin
The passing of Myanmar’s acting president last week provides an occasion to contemplate his life and Myanmar’s future.