‘Is Myanmar’s Spring Revolution Winnable?’: The Role of CRPH and the EAOs in the Revolution
7 Minutes To ReadZung Ring (pseudonym) argues that the revolution’s outcome depends on bold decisions and effective leadership.
Protesters and Bystanders: Ethnic Minorities in the Pro-Democracy Revolution
10 Minutes To ReadJangai Jap reflects on ethnic minorities’ participation in Myanmar’s pro-democracy revolution.
Hopes for a New Democracy in Myanmar: Multiethnic Unity against Military Power
13 Minutes To ReadHelene Kyed argues that multiethnic unity is paramount for the success of civilian resistance to the military. Author’s Note This article was written in collaboration with researchers from the Nyan Corridor, […]
Education, the Youth and the Elections
11 Minutes To ReadDay Wi and Zoe Matthews explore the post-election approaches needed for political leaders to honour the trust of their constituents, from the perspective of education.
Myanmar’s Search for Normalcy in an Abnormal World
14 Minutes To ReadMatthew Arnold discusses the importance of seeing Myanmar as a country undergoing normalization.
Is this the end of Ma Ba Tha?
14 Minutes To ReadMatthew J Walton and Ma Khin Mar Mar Kyi warn that the sentiments underlying “Buddhist nationalist” activities remain strong, dangerous and misunderstood. After a period of flourishing under the USDP government, Ma Ba […]
The Pros and Cons of Electing Chief Ministers
14 Minutes To ReadMael Raynaud presents new elements in the debates around Article 261 (b) of the 2008 Constitution.
Corruption: A Severe, Chronic Disease Myanmar Has to Fight
9 Minutes To ReadZaw Myat Lin discusses the issue of corruption and the current anti-corruption campaigns ongoing in Myanmar.
The NLD Cannot Circumvent the Military’s Veto Over Constitutional Amendments
4 Minutes To ReadJesse Hartery responds to Jason Gelbort’s argument that the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw can circumvent the military’s veto over constitutional amendments.
A Conversation with U Pe Aung Lin
8 Minutes To ReadU Pe Aung Lin is the chairman of the Myanmar Center to Empower Regional Parliaments (MCERP). This post is a transcript of a conversation with Mael Raynaud, the Head of […]