Why Has Min Aung Hlaing Not Fully Released Aung San Suu Kyi?
Min Aung Hlaing likely does not fully release Aung San Suu Kyi because she remains one of the strongest political symbols in Myanmar. There may be several major reasons. 1.…
Arakan Army Chief on Talks, Borders and Security
Arakan Army Chief Twan Mrat Naing has become one of the most important figures in Myanmar’s changing political and military landscape. As head of the Arakan Army, or AA, and…
China-Myanmar Relations: Beijing’s Growing Influence Over Myanmar’s Future
China Myanmar relations have entered a new and sensitive phase after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw and said Beijing would support Myanmar’s…
Tai Chang Scam Centers in Myanmar: U.S. $10 Million Reward and Junta Links
Tai Chang scam centers in Myanmar became a major international issue after the U.S. Department of State announced a reward of up to $10 million for information that could help…
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Son Demands ‘Proof of Life’
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son demands ‘proof of life’ from Myanmar at a moment of growing uncertainty over the jailed former leader’s health, location, and legal status. Kim Aris, her…
New Resistance Alliance in Myanmar’s Civil War
New resistance alliance in Myanmar’s civil war is now one of the most important developments in the country’s modern history. After decades of fragmentation, several of Myanmar’s most powerful resistance…
Arakan Army Targets Full Control of Rakhine by 2027
The Arakan Army has announced a bold plan to take full control of Rakhine State by 2027, marking a major development in Myanmar’s civil war. The statement came from Arakan…
Myanmar’s Future Must Never Belong to the Junta
Myanmar is not the property of Min Aung Hlaing. It is not the property of the generals, the war profiteers, or the corrupt military elite who have spent decades treating…
China and India Shamefully Embrace Myanmar’s Junta
On April 10, Myanmar’s new “president” Min Aung Hlaing is set to take the stage in Nay Pyi Taw, not as a symbol of national unity, but as the face…
Min Aung Hlaing’s Presidency Is a Cruel Fraud
Min Aung Hlaing’s nomination as president is widely seen not as a legitimate democratic step, but as yet another shameless power grab by the architect of Myanmar’s military dictatorship. According…
Myanmar Unveils Locally Made BTR-4 Armored Vehicle
The Myanmar BTR-4 armored vehicle drew major attention after appearing publicly for the first time during the country’s 81st Armed Forces Day parade. The unveiling has sparked new discussion about…
Myanmar Passport Law 2026: New Rules, Risks, and What Citizens Abroad Must Know
Introduction Myanmar’s newly enacted passport law, announced on March 17, marks a major shift in how travel documents are issued and controlled. The regulation introduces stricter requirements, including a mandatory…