Year: 2026

Introduction As the armed conflict in Myanmar prolongs, Mon State is simultaneously facing military, economic, and social pressures. Local populations are confronting multifaceted crises, including insecurity, scarcity of employment leading…

Introduction Between April 15 and May 15, 2026, China’s approach to Myanmar shifted dramatically. China moved from a cautious, "wait-and-see" stance to openly supporting the military government’s legitimacy. While Western…

Introduction The mutual collaboration, fragmentation, and further emergence of new groups among ethnic-based revolutionary forces, local defense forces, and political-military forces in Myanmar have been seen from the start of…

Introduction The prospect of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s release is turning closer as the dream of military leader general Min Aung Hlaing’s becoming a notorious president has been fulfilled.…

Introduction The early period of 2026 finds Myanmar undergoing a political transition, marked by a new ruling group (or government) led by the military junta, and new parliaments. During this…