MYANMAR’S EXILED GOVERNMENT SLAMMED FOR INERTIA
Myanmar’s Exiled Government Slammed for Inertia Myanmar’s rebel government, the National Unity Government (NUG), has been subject to years of criticism for its uneven performance, with its 20-month-old Operation 1027″ offensive stalled in some places although it is keeping up momentum in others, especially Karen State, where it has rolled up numerous bases controlling almost […]
DONALD TRUMP’S CRAVEN WAR ON MYANMAR
Donald Trump’s craven war on Myanmar American President Donald Trump has seemingly declared war against the global trading order, post-war liberal internationalism, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Canada, Mexico and a large part of American society, including immigrants, universities, the legal system, the media, Elon Musk, and common sense. Trump would no doubt be […]
THE ‘GERMAN CONNECTION’ IN MYANMAR’S CIVIL WARS
The ‘German Connection’ in Myanmar’s Civil Wars Myanmar’s civil war has been one of the most complex and enduring conflicts in the history of modern warfare. It is a tragic saga defined by ethnic strife, authoritarian rule, civil dissent, and relentless armed resistance against the control of the central state. At the heart of this […]
WHY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SHOULD ENGAGE ON BURMA NOW – AND HOW
Why the Trump Administration Should Engage on Burma Now – and How While the flames of Burma’s brutal civil war continue to burn, even after the tragic March 28 earthquake that killed more than 3,700 people, the so-called State Administration Council born of the 2021 military coup continues to lose ground to the ethnic armed […]
LACK OF INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO BURMA JUNTA’S ATTACKS ON CIVILIAN POPULATION
Lack of International Response to Burma Junta’s Attacks on Civilian Population In the past two months, the Burma Army bombed a school, killing schoolchildren and two teachers, blew up a wedding, killing the bride and several guests, and has continued its bombing onslaught against survivors displaced by the March 28 earthquake. The UN, ASEAN, and […]
ROHINGYA REPATRIATION MAY DEPEND ON ARAKAN ARMY, NOT MYANMAR GOVERNMENT
Rohingya repatriation may depend on Arakan Army, not Myanmar government In the shadows of Myanmar’s prolonged civil war, a quiet but profound shift has taken place in Rakhine State – one that may hold the key to solving one of the most protracted refugee crises in the world. As traditional diplomatic avenues have collapsed and […]
RUSSIA, MYANMAR SIGN AGREEMENT ON PROMOTION, PROTECTION OF INVESTMENT
Russia, Myanmar sign agreement on promotion, protection of investment — ministry “This agreement opens up new prospects for Russian business in Myanmar,” Maksim Reshetnikov said ST. PETERSBURG, June 20. /TASS/. Russia and Myanmar have concluded an agreement for the promotion and protection of investments on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). […]
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 […]