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LIFE RELIANT ON LOW-QUALITY GOODS WITH NO ALTERNATIVE

In the Mon region, the rising cost of living has outpaced income, leading to an imbalance between income and expenses for the public. As a consequence, basic daily wage earners…

RICE November 3, 2026

ANALYSIS HOME

FEDERAL DEMOCRACY RESEARCH JOURNAL ( VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 )

We are pleased to present Volume 2, Issue 1 of the Federal Democracy Research Journal to our readers and the wider academic community. Building on the foundation established by the…

RICE October 28, 2026

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PRAGMATISM OVER PRINCIPLE

Introduction This article examines international policy toward Myanmar from mid-September to mid-October. As internal conflict destabilizes the region, foreign powers are prioritizing immediate strategic interests over collective diplomatic isolation. This…

RICE October 27, 2026

ANALYSIS

MON POLITICS COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Introduction During September 2026, key areas of focus in the Mon political landscape include the New Mon State Party's (NMSP) involvement in peace talks, the Mon Unity Party's (MUP) political…

RICE October 23, 2026

ANALYSIS Political Analysis

No Active Clashes Does Not Mean Peace

Introduction While those arrested may be released, those who have died will never return to life. FromJanuary to September 2026, a nine-month period, there were 107 airstrikes and 36 artilleryshellings…

RICE October 14, 2026

Monthly analysis

Socio-Economic Analysis Report in September 2026

The instability of commodity prices is harming livelihoods In townships controlled by the military junta in Mon State, the public does not experience a peaceful and stable social life. Additionally,…

RICE October 6, 2026

ANALYSIS Political Analysis

Navigating Legitimacy and Regional Hedging

Navigating Legitimacy and Regional Hedging Between August 15 and September 15, international diplomacy surrounding the Myanmar crisis intensified across multiple fronts. Global actors faced growing operational and legal complexities on…

RICE October 2, 2026

ANALYSIS HOME Political Analysis

Mon State Political Analysis ( July – September ,2026)

Political Developments in Mon State , the Horrors of War , and Socio-Economic Impacts Introduction Between July and September 2026, the Mon region experienced concurrent political dialogue, military pressure, and…

RICE October 2, 2026

ANALYSIS Political Analysis

The Unity and Political Path of Mon Revolutionary Forces

Introduction From August 14 to September 14, 2026, military conflicts continued in Mon State. Battles occurred between the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the coup military regime in Ye…

RICE September 17, 2026

Monthly analysis

Socio-economic situation of Mon State (August 2026)

Flood Situation in Mon State In August 2026, continuous heavy rainfall in seven townships of Mon State, including Kyaikmaraw, Mawlamyine, Bilin, Ye, Mudon, Paung, and Thanbyuzayat, caused the major rivers,…

RICE September 9, 2026