Chit Win narrows down the field to identity the most likely candidate.
Misjudging Myanmar’s ethnic vote
Ethno-nationalism put to the test in recent elections, writes Nicholas Farrelly.
Alliances key to Suu Kyi’s presidential push
Myanmar's champion of democracy must win over former military masters.
Democracy’s Kachin dance
Nicholas Farrelly examines Kachin politics in the wake of Myanmar's November election.
Freedom and independence
New space for big ideas will give Myanmar a chance to consolidate its fragile democratic system
Democratic contraction in Southeast Asia
Bridget Welsh surveys the rise of a worrying trend in the region.
New Mandala’s 2015 in review (and Christmas dance)
Scandals, succession, secret payments and more; here are our top articles for the year, and some festive dancing.
Can Myanmar keep getting better?
It is hard to think of a moment when Myanmar’s prospects ever looked this good.
Myanmar’s tentative renaissance
Interview with Giuseppe Gabusi on the economic, political and policy challenges ahead.
The fog of one man’s thinking
Gregory Cathcart critiques Robert Taylor's views on ethnicity and voting in Myanmar.
Understanding Myanmar’s communal violence
Dismissing the views of others as 'crazy' isn't helpful, writes Tamas Wells.
Waking up to Myanmar’s new normal
After their election win, the NLD grapples with competition and policy, writes Nicholas Farrelly.
ASEAN adjusts to a new democratic phenomenon
Why the region should welcome Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar's new government.
Can democratic Myanmar lead ASEAN?
Myanmar could present a fresh challenge in a region where non-democratic norms have prevailed.