NCA Anniversary: Unveiling Reality’s Conundrum
The 8th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), celebrated on October 15, 2023, marks a significant moment in Myanmar’s ongoing struggle with political...
EAOs’ Stance amidst China’s Approach to Myanmar Crisis
The ongoing political instability and violence in Myanmar have attracted international attention. Recently, Myanmar’s neighbors, including China, India, and a number of ASEAN nations,...
Seizing the Post-Coup Opportunity: TNLA’s Pursuit of Confederacy Status
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Similar to many ethnic armed resistance groups in Myanmar, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has fought for decades for the liberation and autonomous...
ASEAN’s Dilemma: Balancing Principles and Pragmatism in Myanmar
The 43rd ASEAN Summit, presided over by Indonesia, was crucial in determining how ASEAN would respond to the continuing situation in Myanmar. To fully grasp...
BPLA AND BNRA: The young Bamar generation leaders on the right track
It is really delightful and satisfying to witness the emergence of a new generation of youthful Bamar leaders, who are sophisticated, earnest, sincere and...
Divide and Uncertainty Among NCA’s Signatories
Ten of the country’s twenty-one ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement with the central government eight years ago. Yet, concerns about...
More than two years have passed since Myanmar’s junta grudgingly accepted the ASEAN five-point consensus aimed at bringing an end to the catastrophic bloodshed...
Myanmar’s Opposition Navigates Unfamiliar Terrain Amidst Military’s Cunning Tactics
Prior to the extension of the state of emergency, the State Administration Council (SAC) had reported that Aung San Suu Kyi and other prominent...
No Sight of Stability: Conflicts Escalate as Military Insists on Power
Had the military-formed State Administration Council (SAC) kept the promise it made when it attempted to assume power in 2021, perhaps elections would have...
In Shan State, the aftermath of inter-Ethnic Armed Organization (EAO) conflicts, which began escalating in 2016 in Northern Shan State, has significantly affected trust...
