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Saturday, November 12, 2011 |
| The revival of an annual cartoon exhibition in Rangoon brings back fond memories of Ba Gyan, an artist revered for his ability to skewer politicians with his pen. |
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Friday, October 7, 2011 |
| A meeting between Thein Sein and Suu Kyi brought a ray of political sunshine to Burma, but will the winds of change blow strong enough to sweep away the dark clouds of repression that still swirl around the country? |
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Friday, February 4, 2011 |
| Burma's Parliament has finally chosen its president and vice-presidents, but Snr-Gen Than Shwe is still the one in charge of this puppet show. |
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
| AUNG ZAW examines whether Aung San Suu Kyi will be able to retain the same political clout she has had in the past and looks at the issues she will face if released from house detention. |
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
| The junta has acquired helicopters capable of carrying out counter-insurgency operations and armed ethnic groups are preparing for a post-election attack, reports AUNG ZAW. |
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Thursday, June 10, 2010 |
| Than Shwe leaves nothing to chance as he prepares for his exit, writes AUNG ZAW. |
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Saturday, May 1, 2010 |
| In an examination of Thailand's current political crisis, AUNG ZAW sees little cause for optimism—and makes some comparisons with possible future events in Burma. |
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010 |
| AUNG ZAW examines the undistinguished military career of Snr-Gen Than Shwe, Burma's absolute ruler. |
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 |
| Preparations for the 2010 election include selection of the generals Than Shwe needs to ensure a “safe passage” into retirement. |
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Thursday, November 5, 2009 |
| Burma’s generals have a history of juggling relations with Washington and Beijing, writes AUNG ZAW. |
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009 |
| Peng Jiasheng, the Kokang leader heavily involved in the drug trade, was once a darling of the military government—now he’s on its most wanted list. |
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Friday, September 4, 2009 |
| After capturing the Kokang capital with relative ease, the question on everybody’s lips is: will the Burmese military regime now go after the Wa army? |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009 |
| Behind displays of friendship, Beijing is showing signs that it is losing patience with Burma’s politically inept ruling generals, writes AUNG ZAW. |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009 |
| Burma’s rulers would like to return to the good old days of friendly ties with Washington, but that won’t happen unless they make significant changes, writes AUNG ZAW. |
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Sunday, August 16, 2009 |
| The surprise release of John Yettaw to a US senator reportedly follows private talks between the US and Burmese officials and draws mixed reactions from opposition groups. |
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Saturday, August 15, 2009 |
| Speaking exclusively to The Irrawaddy, Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyer Kyi Wynn says she is upbeat and cheerful in the face of her recent conviction. |
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Friday, July 31, 2009 |
| Are the generals playing for time in the face of domestic and international pressure? |
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Saturday, August 1, 2009 |
| Aung Zaw looks at Burma’s plan to expand its “blue water” fleet. |
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Saturday, August 1, 2009 |
| Aung Zaw says the tatmadaw lacks trained pilots and air-to-air combat experience, but its goal is to launch a modern air force. |
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Saturday, August 1, 2009 |
| Naypyidaw appears to be intent on setting up a missile defense system to deter potential enemies, Aung Zaw writes. |
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