SHAN ARMIES DILEMMA: Biting the bullet or losing track of the people’s aspirations
At no time is the mental pressure so high for the Shan people and the two Shan armies, Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army...
Ethnic Disunity: A Trap of Myanmar Military’s Divide-and-Rule Strategy
The Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) continue to struggle with internal divisions, making ideal ground for the Myanmar military’s divide-and-rule strategy to not only flourish...
Kokang Leads Coordinated Attacks: What Everyone Needs to Know
Joint forces synchronized attacks across the northern Shan state on 27th October 2023. At least 6 townships, overall ten towns were under attack. Armed...
China’s Arrest Warrants for UWSA Officials, Discomfort their Ties?
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The Chinese government’s recent announcement of arrest warrants for key leaders of the United Wa State Army (UWSA) has sparked interest in the complexities...
IN THE AFTERMATH OF 8TH NCA ANNIVERSARY: Is there a way out for Burma?
Myanmar or Burma issue has always been a back-burner for international community, especially for the West, in comparison to the Ukraine-Russia war. Now that...
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...