MALAYSIA URGES ASEAN TO TAKE STRONGER ACTION FOR MYANMAR PEACE
Malaysia urges ASEAN to take stronger action for Myanmar peace Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on ASEAN member states to solidify their collective commitment to resolving the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. Speaking at the 38th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR) in Kuala Lumpur on June 19, he described the situation in […]
AUNG SAN SUU KYI MARKS HER 80TH BIRTHDAY BEHIND BARS. HER SON SAYS, ‘SHE CONTINUES TO BE A SYMBOL OF HOPE FOR MYANMAR.’
Aung San Suu Kyi marks her 80th birthday behind bars. Her son says, ‘She continues to be a symbol of hope for Myanmar.’ by Alessandra De Poli On 19 June, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Burmese democratic leader will turn 80 in prison, where she has been held since the military coup in February […]
MYANMAR’S NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT ISN’T A UNITY GOVERNMENT
Myanmar’s National Unity Government Isn’t a Unity Government The NUG’s close association with the ousted NLD government has prevented it from bringing the country’s various armed groups under a single umbrella. Myanmar’s parallel National Unity Government (NUG) saw some surprising diplomatic victories in the months after the military seized power in February 2021. Established by […]
MYANMAR JUNTA FURTHER EXTENDS CEASEFIRE FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE
MYANMAR JUNTA FURTHER EXTENDS CEASEFIRE FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE YANGON – Myanmar’s junta has extended a post-earthquake truce, after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of flouting with a continued campaign of air strikes. The junta initially declared a truce in the many-sided civil war after a huge quake in late March that […]
TERRITORIAL CONTROL AND BANGLADESH–MYANMAR DIPLOMATIC TENSIONS
Territorial Control and Bangladesh–Myanmar Diplomatic Tensions As the Arakan Army (AA) continues to control nearly all of Rakhine State and armed clashes stretch into neighboring regions of Ayeyarwady, Bago, and Magway, Bangladesh has begun to exhibit signs of direct engagement with the AA over issues at the shared border. In response, Myanmar’s military junta has […]
ASEAN’s Role in Myanmar’s Political Crisis: Diplomacy at a Crossroads
ASEAN’s Role in Myanmar’s Political Crisis: Diplomacy at a Crossroads Since the military coup in Myanmar on February 1, 2021, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has found itself navigating one of the most complex political crises in its history. As Myanmar descends deeper into armed conflict and humanitarian catastrophe, ASEAN’s role has become […]
U.S. FREEZES $1 BILLION IN MYANMAR GOVERNMENT FUNDS FOLLOWING MILITARY COUP
U.S. FREEZES $1 BILLION IN MYANMAR GOVERNMENT FUNDS FOLLOWING MILITARY COUP In response to Myanmar’s military takeover in February 2021, the United States has taken decisive action by freezing approximately $1 billion of Myanmar government assets held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This move was aimed at preventing the military junta from […]
U.S. POLICY ON MYANMAR
U.S. POLICY ON MYANMAR The United States has maintained a complex and evolving policy toward Myanmar, shaped by concerns over democracy, human rights, and regional security. Over the past decade, U.S. policy has shifted in response to Myanmar’s political transitions, military actions, and humanitarian issues. Support for Democracy and Human Rights The U.S. has been […]
CHINA’S INFLUENCE ON MYANMAR POLITICS
CHINA’S INFLUENCE ON MYANMAR POLITICS China has long been a significant player in Myanmar’s political landscape, leveraging its geographic proximity, economic investments, and strategic interests to shape Myanmar’s internal affairs. This influence operates through multiple channels, ranging from economic partnerships and infrastructure projects to diplomatic engagement and security cooperation. Economic Leverage China is Myanmar’s largest […]
CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE (BRI) IN MYANMAR
CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE (BRI) IN MYANMAR Overview Launched by China in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a global development strategy focused on improving regional connectivity and economic integration through large-scale infrastructure projects. Myanmar holds a strategic position in the BRI as a crucial land bridge linking China to the Indian […]