Myanmar

The informal deal offers common ground with Beijing and a blow to Myanmar’s hopes of legitimacy.

The U.S. democracy agenda can’t focus simply on supporting democratic governments.

The legislation could also force a ruling on whether the military junta committed genocide against the Rohingya.

Beijing thinks the junta will win—but it’s not sure.

The National League for Democracy struggles with its history of oppressing its would-be allies.

Diminishing tourism has created new incentives for the illegal wildlife trade.

The deposed civilian government’s bad relations with some groups undermine the unity of the anti-coup movement.

Sitagu Sayadaw once protested for democracy but now preaches nationalism.

The prospect of an open-ended mission to restore democracy in Myanmar is making the Southeast Asian bloc’s leaders uneasy.

The junta says it is keeping the country together. Governments must stop buying its brutal excuses.

The military regime’s neighbors resist sanctions, fearing it would divide regional powers.

The top U.S. diplomat’s first meeting with Southeast Asian ministers was thwarted for a very relatable reason.

Mutant viruses, rich Chinese tourists, and a military government no one trusts are among the reasons cases are surging.

Washington has choices, from imposing no-fly zones to tightening sanctions.

The organization isn’t designed to solve problems—particularly not one as thorny as the post-coup unrest in Myanmar.

Existing conflicts with ethnic groups add fuel to the fire.

Beijing is making moves to ensure regional dominance in Southeast Asia and oil supplies from the Middle East. It could be shooting itself in the foot.

When it comes to Alexei Navalny and Aung San Suu Kyi, we can’t have it both ways.

The shared experience of military violence has shifted political objectives among the ethnic majority.

The junta’s patriarchal oppression will cost more lives in Myanmar—unless the international community acts now.