The Global South Can Learn a Lot From Bangladesh & Myanmar’s Hybrid War Troubles

February 15, 2021

The Global South nations of the developing world can learn some valuable “Democratic Security” lessons from Bangladesh and Myanmar's Hybrid War troubles, specifically as it relates to the need to proa…

Boris Johnson Condemns Myanmar Coup, But Is Silent on Genocide

February 15, 2021

Opinion

Within hours of last week’s Myanmar coup d’etat, the denunciations came pouring in. Britain began considering new sanctions. US president Joe Biden pledged action against the military l…

On the Events in Myanmar

February 12, 2021

Opinion

A state “somewhere in Asia” with the modern name “Myanmar” is rarely the subject of worldwide media attention. And if it has become the focus of attention for some time (in connection with certain eve…

U.S. Will Attempt to Push India and Japan to Take Action Against Myanmar

February 11, 2021

Opinion

The United Nations Security Council expressed concern in a February 4 statement about the state of emergency in Myanmar, as well as the arrest of political leaders. The statement called for the i…

There’s No Secret Chinese Hand in Myanmar’s State of Emergency

February 8, 2021

Opinion

The People's Republic isn't involved in the Tatmadaw's state of emergency, but falsely claiming otherwise is yet another attempt by self-interested forces to pressure Biden into continuing Trump's ant…

Burmese Days, Revisited

February 8, 2021

Opinion

It will be fascinating to watch how the (Dis)United States will deal with post-coup Myanmar as part of their 24/7 “containment of China” frenzy. The (jade) elephant in the elaborate room housing the m…

Facebook Is Meddling in Myanmar’s Legally Implemented State of Emergency

February 7, 2021

Opinion

Facebook deplatformed the page for the Myanmar military's TV network on the basis that it spread “misinformation that delegitimizes the outcome of November's election” despite the social media giant h…

The Strategic Consequences of Myanmar’s State of Emergency: The Quad vs. China & Russia?

February 6, 2021

Opinion

The Tatmadaw's decision to impose a year-long state of emergency in response to the formerly ruling National League for Democracy's refusal to seriously investigate the military's accusations of fraud…