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Myanmar

Academic analysis in the age of reform

As research on Myanmar grows, the challenge now is making sure it gets to the people who need it.

Millions of ‘likes’ but leadership lacking

Discussion online needs to be handled carefully for Myanmar's long-term success, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

Some days in November

Why Nicholas Farrelly is circling 9 November 2020 as a day to watch.

Bringing democracy to Myanmar

Trevor Wilson looks at the factors and actors behind the nation's historic transition.

Remembering Depayin and other tragedies

Nicholas Farrelly reflects on the 13th anniversary of the attack on Aung San Suu Kyi's convoy.

Gazing over the horizon

Nicholas Farrelly suggests that Myanmar’s biggest changes are probably still to come.

Colonial Burma, history and phillumeny

Andrew Selth discusses how matchbox labels provide a glimpse into the culture of colonial Burma.

Should ethnicity be reconsidered?

Nicholas Farrelly looks at some options for reforming ethnic classification in Myanmar

A tale of two elections

Max Grömping analyses the challenges to electoral integrity in Singapore and Myanmar.

Lessons from a dictatorial neighbour

Nicholas Farrelly on the incredible tale of Thailand and Myanmar's reversed political fortunes.

Myanmar past and present: two views

Andrew Selth looks at the hardships the country still faces today.

New year, new politics?

Myanmar must move beyond highly personalised political drama, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

NLD needs to prioritise labour reform

New government needs to focus on workers' rights and conditions, writes Trevor Wilson.

Myanmar: an economy ready for takeoff

Transition from closed command to open economy could yield big returns.

Millennia-long histories and Burmese migrations into Thailand

It’s time to take a longer view on a complex issue, writes TF Rhoden.

A sip of something more in Myanmar?

More beer choices give a taste of what's to come for a country thirsty for change.

Man with his bike. Photo by Staffan Scherz on flickr.

Myanmar Update 2017 Call for Papers

Proposals due by 30 June 2016.

Reckoning with Senior General Than Shwe

Shadowy leader from the past will still influence Myanmar's future.

Myanmar’s Hluttaw makes history

Images from an unforgettable day in the country's history.

Researching Myanmar today

Scholars are finding a more accessible and open society, writes Nicholas Farrelly.

The rats of Rangoon

From plague, to meals, to piles and piles of poo -- Andrew Selth on the former capital's resident rodents.

Myanmar’s army marches on

Images from Myanmar’s 71st Armed Forces Day.