Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; Nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first. Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), French...

The Burma Army or Tatmadaw hard-line stance vis a vis the Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) has never been in doubt. But as the Defense...

The 20 November Northern Alliance -Burma (NA-B) offensive against the Burma Army or Tatmadaw and police forces in northern Burma, along the Chinese border,...

Day Nine. Sunday, 13 November 2016 He did not hate them, for he had been taught to expect nothing better, and they were acting as...

Day Ten. Monday, 14 November 2016  Definition of Lese-Majeste A crime (as treason) committed against a sovereign power An offense violating the dignity of a...

Day Eight. Saturday, 12 November 2016 When China sneezes, the whole world catches cold. Bangkok Post, 10 October 2016 Today I’m meeting friends who can open their...

Day Seven. Friday, 11 November 2016 The principle must be ‘One kyat for Burman, one kyat for Shan.’ Aung San’s famous quote Today, the second meeting of...

Day Six. Thursday, 10 November 2016 It’s just a military rule under democratic cover. One EAO leader, 9 November 2016 Today, the 5 day workshop of the...

Day Five. Wednesday, 9 November 2016  Sometimes, it is as necessary to take risks to win peace, as it is in war to win victories. Drum...

During these few days, the country has again been burdened by more woes, as international rights groups accused the Burma Army troops of human...