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Myanmar’s Push for Democracy
...Last year Myanmar held its first elections in over 20 years. Despite doubts about the validity of the elections, there have been several noteworthy developments. Even so, the intentions...
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Myanmar Election: Old Wine in New Bottles and Does it Matter?
...The first week after the election in Myanmar has passed, and the regime has been condemned along with countries that have accepted the results. The British Ambassador to Myanmar,...
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The Past Holds Clues to Thailand’s Foreign Policy under Pheu Thai
…pragmatic, restrictive, and self-serving policy of the Prayut era, evidenced by the long-standing mantra of “constructive engagement” with Myanmar for the benefit of a few elite actors, and where personal…
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Bangladesh Foreign Policy Approach Should Shift to Multi-alignment
…The rise of China and its constant allyship with countries like Myanmar, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have influenced the Indo-Pacific strategy of the U.S. to restrict the expansion of China’s economic…
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Peace, Alliance, and Inclusivity: Ending Conflict in Myanmar
...In March 2015, the Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team representing 21 of Myanmar’s ethnic armed groups agreed to a draft nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) with the government. The broad support...
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Financing War or Facilitating Peace? The Impact of Rebel Drug Trafficking on Peace Negotiations in Colombia and Myanmar
...leaders, whereas other insurgents willingly relinquish this source of funding. This article compares attempts at conflict resolution in Colombia and Myanmar, focusing on the impact drug trafficking by Fuerzas Armadas...
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Can Myanmar Avoid Conflict Pitfalls in its Hydro Blitz?
...Myanmar has the lowest rate of electrification in Southeast Asia. Addressing the population’s energy needs is essential for economic development and alleviating poverty. However, tapping into the country’s rich...
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Hydropower and Social Conflict in Vietnam: Lessons for Myanmar
...Harnessing Myanmar’s hydropower, while essential for the country’s development, has significant potential to stir social unrest in ethnic states. Trang Do and Elliot Brennan argue that Vietnam’s experience in...
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Myanmar and the Case for UN Resolution 1325
...From sexual violence to socio-economic hardships, women have borne a disproportionate share of the burden in Myanmar’s decades-long civil war. As the country undergoes a protracted peace process, more...