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The Myitsone Dam: A Cause for Unity or an Uprising in the Making?

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
If Burma's new government can address public outrage over the Myitsone dam, it could help to restore national unity. Otherwise, the “Save the Irrawaddy” campaign could turn into an “Irrawaddy Uprising.”

Burma at a Crossroads (Part II): An Analysis of Societal Resistance

Friday, August 12, 2011
If societal forces, including opposition groups operating within and outside the regime's political framework, fail to coordinate their efforts, the people of Burma will face endless suffering.

Burma at a Crossroads: An Analysis of State Structures

Monday, July 25, 2011
The changes that are likely to take place under the Thein Sein government represent neither democratic transition nor “old wine in a new bottle.”

Burma’s Road to 3G Democracy

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Pro-election advocates have advanced several arguments for participating in the junta's election. Will contesting the polls on any of these basis advance the cause of political transition and economic reform in Burma?

The Case for China's Intervention in Burma

Saturday, February 6, 2010
There are now more reasons than ever for China to press Naypyidaw for genuine reconciliation in Burma.

Will Pressure Work in Suu Kyi Verdict?

Monday, August 10, 2009
The true test in Suu Kyi's trial is not about the regime's legal system but whether or not the junta is susceptible to international pressures.

Burma’s Opposition Must Wage Proxy Fight

Friday, July 24, 2009
Loopholes in the new constitution could be exploited by the National League for Democracy and other opposition groups to win influence in Burma’s election year.

Choosing the Right Battle Strategy

Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aung San Suu Kyi should view her trial as a political battle and not a legal one, and take strategic advantage of it.

Ethnic Minorities Hold the Key to Burma’s Future

Friday, January 23, 2009
Ethnic ceasefire groups could play a game-changing role in Burmese politics, but only if they are strategic and coordinated. Otherwise, they will be the ultimate losers under the military’s constitution.

New Year’s Resolutions for the NLD

Friday, January 2, 2009
Over the past 20 years, the opposition parties in Burma have shown an unyielding faith in the power of principles. Now it is time for them to learn the principles of power.

The 2010 Election Challenges

Saturday, July 12, 2008
Instead of enforcing an inclusive political resolution, the international community appears set on urging the Burmese generals to conduct a "credible and inclusive election" in 2010.

Post-cyclone Politics

Friday, May 30, 2008
After Cyclone Nargis, the regime's attention is focused on dealing with the international community. Now may be the time for the opposition to focus on strengthening its political base in society.

Politics of Rescue

Friday, May 16, 2008
There are precedents for the kind of unilateral intervention now being urged by legislators and opinion-makers who want to see humanitarian intervention in the cyclone-devastated Irrawaddy delta region of Burma.

Further Stormy Prospects for Burma

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Although no one should politicize the humanitarian catastrophe in Burma, it would be very naive to disregard the political consequences.

Time’s up, Gambari!

Thursday, March 27, 2008
Gambari’s mediation efforts have failed. It’s time for him to ask for a stronger mandate or quit.

Reviewing the Junta’s Strategy

Tuesday, August 24, 2004
April 26, 2004—The Burmese military regime has perfected the art of combining naked force through harsh crackdowns with political offensives to defeat the opposition movement and defuse international pressure.

Junta’s Ethnic Overtures Sideline Opposition

Thursday, December 4, 2003
The National Convention is once again the talk of the town in Burmese political circles. When Burma’s new Prime Minister Gen Khin Nyunt announced the junta’s seven-point homegrown recipe for democracy, the first step was the resumption of National Convention that adjourned in early 1996.

Playing Hardball

Thursday, August 7, 2003
In Burma, those who play hardball dominate the political game. Hardliners in Rangoon deftly maneuver through the political process to achieve the outcome they desire. Whether their opponents are internal or international, bargains are made with winning in mind.

Opposition’s Political Showdown

Saturday, October 26, 2002
"Watch out! Burmese politics is now becoming exciting again," exclaimed a former student activist inside Burma, in reference to the recent increase in members of Committee for Representing People Parliament (CRPP). In a statement released on Thursday, the CRPP announced that it has increased its membership from 10 to 13, with more representatives from the Mon, Shan and Zomi ethnic groups.

Opposition’s Political Showdown

Saturday, October 26, 2002
"Watch out! Burmese politics is now becoming exciting again," exclaimed a former student activist inside Burma, in reference to the recent increase in members of Committee for Representing People Parliament (CRPP). In a statement released on Thursday, the CRPP announced that it has increased its membership from 10 to 13, with more representatives from the Mon, Shan and Zomi ethnic groups.


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