THE CHIPS ARE DOWN: The excluded three EAOs to be left out in the cold
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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...
Confusion reigns as union peace process is geared to restart soon
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True to her conviction and Aung San Suu Kyi determined to keep up with her self-drawn timeline, Union Peace Conference (UPC) will be held...
The 21st Century Panglong Conference
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In what could usher in a significant moment in the country’s history, Myanmar is preparing for a Union Conference to be held shortly. On...
