Violence against women: a hidden public health crisis in Myanmar
5 Minutes To ReadAye Thiri Kyaw urges for a comprehensive health sector response to violence against women.
The Military’s Role in Sub-National Institutions: An Obstacle to Federalism in Myanmar
8 Minutes To ReadJesse Hartery outlines some of the institutional barriers to federalism in Myanmar.
Myanmar’s Enemy Within: Buddhist Violence and the Making of a Muslim “Other” by Francis Wade. Zed Books, 2017, 280 pages
5 Minutes To ReadIshrat Hossain reviews Francis Wade’s timely analysis of anti-Muslim sentiments in Myanmar.
Idle in the Face of Catastrophe: The Coup and the Need for Structural Reform within the UNSC
14 Minutes To ReadAung Soe explores the implications of the United Nations Security Council’s response to Myanmar’s 2021 coup.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ fears on Myanmar’s shrinking political space
4 Minutes To ReadMorgane Dussud analyzes the High Commissioner’s announcement that he won’t seek a second mandate.
Remembering Nay Win Maung, year after year
9 Minutes To ReadMael Raynaud considers the enduring legacy of a key figure in Myanmar’s transition.
Myanmar’s parliament is missing link in Rakhine crisis
6 Minutes To ReadRenaud Egreteau asks how the legislature could provide more oversight on the recent Rakhine State crisis.
Carpetbagging in Burma’s Ethnic Areas
7 Minutes To ReadMoegyo challenges the role of development/assistance in ethnic areas and provides recommendations for vetting.
Resolving the Northern Stalemate is the Key to Peace in Myanmar
6 Minutes To ReadAngshuman Choudhury considers options for the government in engaging with a new ethnic umbrella group.
The Rise of The Kokang Militia Force
4 Minutes To ReadLiu Yun looks at a new development in militia politics in northern Shan State.