Making Autonomy in the Federated Shan States: The Federalism of Sao Hkun Kyi (1935)
11 Minutes To ReadKikuchi Taihei argues that Myanmar’s federalism and national identity roots trace back to Hkun Kyi’s advocacy.
The Quest for Recognition: Redefining Indigenous Identity in Myanmar
10 Minutes To ReadNaing Min Khant argues that Myanmar’s failure to define and protect indigenous rights hinders social justice and fuels ethnic conflicts.
The Career Prospects of Sadists: Attrition, Collapse, and Myanmar’s Military (Part 1)
15 Minutes To ReadIn Part 1 of a 2-part series, Bobby Anderson considers the strengths and weaknesses of Myanmar’s military and its chances of collapse.
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.
Remembering the Late Professor Sai Aung Tun (1932-2020): A Reflection on His Contributions to the Tai Shan Communities
3 Minutes To ReadJotika Khur-Yearn discusses the legacy of Professor Sai Aung Tun’s work on Tai Shan communities.
Gender, Violence and Ethnic Conflict in Myanmar
11 Minutes To ReadJae Park and Alexandre Pelletier call attention to gender in thinking about conflict in Myanmar. Despite the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement in 2015, Myanmar is still at war with itself as fighting […]
Promising Developments and Daunting Challenges in Using Ethnic Minority Languages in Formal Education (Part 3)
10 Minutes To ReadNicolas Salem-Gervais and Mael Raynaud present two case studies and conclude this three-part post.
Women for Peace, Equality for All
4 Minutes To ReadMaggi Quadrini and Mie Mie share their experiences at a peace conference hosted by the Karenni National Women’s Organization.
Social Media Facebook Connections Between the Shan and Thai: How Technology Helps the Consumer to Become a Self-Producer
10 Minutes To ReadKo Htwe describes the cross-border use of social media among Shan and Thai communities.
Teaching Ethnic Languages, Cultures and Histories in Government Schools today: Great Opportunities, Giant Pitfalls? (Part 2)
14 Minutes To ReadNicolas Salem-Gervais, on the challenges to ambitious language-in-education policies in Myanmar.