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Waiting in the White House lobby

Did US lobbyists get $80,000 of Indonesian taxpayers' money ahead of Jokowi's dismal visit?

The United States and the vote

Washington’s interest will wane in the wake of Sunday’s vote. But it shouldn't, writes Hunter Marston.

A press conference and the vote

Aung San Suu Kyi sets herself "above the president". Is she the mother of dragons?

Religion and the vote

Divisive issue will need to be carefully managed after Sunday's election.

Minorities and the vote

Voters in Karen State are caught between ethnic loyalties and national dreams.

A masculine Myanmar and the vote

Will elections change the male face of public life in Myanmar, asks Khin Khin Mra.

Communal violence and the vote

Race and religious tensions in Myanmar could impact Sunday's election result.

969 leader Ashin Wirathu. Photo: Al Jazeera.

Ma Ba Tha and the vote

Should the world engage with Myanmar's 'extreme monks' and newest political force?

No longer the odd man out. Myanmar President Thein Sein (third from right) with Southeast Asian leaders at the 24th ASEAN summit. Photo by AFP.

ASEAN and the vote

The regional organisation has little say but much to gain with Myanmar’s elections Sunday.

Time for the vote

This Sunday’s election marks another milestone in the slow march toward a more open and prosperous society.

Lawmakers and the vote

Could Myanmar's post-election transfer of power derail democracy. Chit Win surveys the risks.

Sea folly and US-China relations

Provocative patrols no way to turn the tide in contested South China Sea.