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STATE COUNSELLOR’S FOREIGN POLICY BLUNDER: Tibet, Xinjiang and China-Myanmar Joint Statement

Generally, the China-Myanmar Joint Press Release or Statement of 20 August 2016 is seen as a  diplomatic procedure normally issued after the end of...

AFTERMATH OF 21ST CENTURY PANGLONG: Positive symbolism throws the door of earnest negotiations  wide open

The Union Peace Conference - 21st Century Panglong (UPC-21CP), held from 31 August to 3 September, was supposed to be Aung San Suu Kyi's...

THE CHIPS ARE DOWN: The excluded three EAOs to be left out in the cold

It is a shame that the three excluded Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) are to be left out in the cold, as the Aung San...

Realization of comprehensive Panglong Convention needs Tatmadaw’s open-minded endorsement

Quite a lot of activities by influential actors, prior to the start of 21st Century Panglong Conference (21CPC), have been taking place to empower...

Aung San Suu Kyi’s China visit generates optimism with mixed results

As Aung San Suu Kyi's first visit, outside of the ASEAN countries, her call on China is an important undertaking in shaping, reiterating and...

AN ALL-INCLUSIVENESS PROBLEMATIC: Preemptive masterstroke of three EAOs met with Tatmadaw’s blunt rejection

As all domestic and international eyes are pinned on Aung San Suu Kyi's ongoing China visit, back at home a preemptive move worthy to...

Learning to share: About low hanging fruits

Afterword A lot of problems in this world would disappear, if we talk to each other instead of about each other. Workshop quotes I wasn’t planning to...

Will Chinese charm offensive be met with Burma’s rapprochement?

Lately the Chinese charm offensive in the new era of  Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD regime has been visibly in full swing. Starting with the...

The Peace Process: Taking a chance on the State Counselor

Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash. General George S.Patton (1885-1945) “Please take a chance on the NCA (Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement signed by...

Learning to share A bout low hanging fruits

Day Four. Friday, 5 August 2016 A person with sweet mouth but sour bottom One ought not live with such in the same house (Shan proverb) Has the...

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