- February 22nd, 2025
Authoritarian governance, characterized by centralized power, strict control over political freedoms, and limited public participation, remains a significant political model in various parts of the world. China, North Korea, and Myanmar are three prominent examples of countries where authoritarian governance...
Ethnic and religious conflicts are some of the most persistent and challenging issues facing modern societies. These conflicts, often deeply rooted in history, culture, and politics, can lead to significant social unrest, violence, and human suffering. Myanmar and India, two...
In Myanmar's war-torn borderlands, a discernible pattern has emerged. From Myitkyina and Bhamo in northern Kachin state to Lashio in northeastern Shan and Sittwe on the Bay of Bengal, the Myanmar Army is retreating into urban bastions fortified by air...
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, the Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic minority insurgent group, has captured a strategic junta outpost located on the border with Bangladesh. This capture marks a notable shift in the dynamics...
Around 1,300 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand following fresh fighting at a border town recently captured by ethnic guerillas. Karen guerillas attacked Myanmar troops hiding near the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, a major trade crossing point. The...
Southeast Asian leaders are set to convene in Australia for a rare ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, marking 50 years since Australia became the first official partner of the Asian bloc. The summit is expected to address China's assertiveness and the humanitarian...
Myanmar's civil war, now in its fourth year, has strained Phyo Phyo Aung's family, including her husband Lin Htet Naing, who is in notorious Insein Prison in Yangon. The inmate, who was sentenced to eight years for protesting against the...
China's relationship with Myanmar is a complex one, with the Chinese Communist Party supporting the State Administration Council (SAC) military junta due to their shared authoritarian nature. However, China has been playing a hedging game with various political forces within...
Three years after Myanmar's democratically elected government was ousted by a military coup in February 2021, a brutal civil war has left the country devastated. A United Nations report in December stated that the country is on the brink of...
In 2023, Myanmar's post-coup civil war was marginalized by the world due to the Ukraine war, Middle East conflict, and domestic American politics. However, Operation 1027 in late October, where ethnic armed organizations overran military outposts and seize weapons, renewed...
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