Institutional Interventions in Myanmar: Innovations for the Future (Part 2)
5 Minutes To ReadMyanmar has witnessed its fair share of demonstrations and protests against successive military juntas and political authorities. Communities have also come together against the construction of big development projects and dams (against Myitsone, Chibwe) and have been successful in halting devastation to their ecology. Interestingly, the spirit of activism in the country is not a post-independence phenomenon. Rebellion was common in the pre-colonial times.
Restoration of Land Rights: An Opportunity for Inclusionary Politics (Part 1)
7 Minutes To ReadIn Part 1 of a 2-part post, Reshmi Bannerjee considers some of the challenges with land rights and reform in Myanmar.
‘Aungsaning’ Burma or what next?
3 Minutes To ReadMaung Bo Bo considers the implications of Myanmar’s recent election for its political future.
Myanmar: Still a Disciplined Democracy?
6 Minutes To ReadLee Jones explores the possibilities for democracy under the NLD in Myanmar.
The Challenges Ahead
3 Minutes To ReadVen (pseudonym) notes the difficulties facing the new NLD government.
Whither MaBaTha?
4 Minutes To ReadMatthew Walton explores the future of MaBaTha after the NLD victory.
Friday the 13th of November
3 Minutes To ReadAlex Aung Khant recounts a memorable event on Friday the 13th.
Myanmar’s General Elections and the Muslim Vote
4 Minutes To ReadNyi Nyi Kyaw examines the politics of the Muslim vote.
Myanmar’s Transition and the Vote
2 Minutes To ReadA little over 27 years ago, the people of Myanmar watched helplessly as their protests for democratisation were put down by the Burmese military in one of the most violent Read the full article…
An Uncertain ‘Progress’
4 Minutes To ReadCourtney Wittekind explores how Myanmar’s rural regions think about progress in the midst of Myanmar’s transition.
