List of Myanmar articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Burma’s Militarized Ministries
The opposition won a big electoral victory — but in Burma, parliament is not where true power lies.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Burma Gives a Big Thumbs-Up to Facebook
Four years ago Facebook didn’t exist in Burma. Now it’s the country’s most important source of information.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Waiting for the Myanmar Miracle
Did the Obama administration facilitate the country's democratic groundswell?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 After Historic Election, Burma’s Military-Backed Rulers: ‘We Lost’
Even before the final vote tally is in, Burma's ruling party has accepted its election loss.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Turning Toward Democracy, Burma Casts Votes In Historic Election
Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy appear headed for victory.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Few Straight Answers on the Campaign Trail in Burma
In Burma’s historic election, party platforms mean little. Personalities are everything.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Mythmaking in the New Myanmar
The film was supposed to win Aung San Suu Kyi’s father a place among the 20th century’s great leaders. Instead, it’s a reminder that the country’s story is still being written.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Covering Burma’s Historic Election
FP's Rebecca Frankel and Ilya Lozovsky talk to Christian Caryl about campaign rallies, voters who are betting on hope and change, and Aung San Suu Kyi.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 In a Flawed Election, Burma’s People Will Have Their Say At Last
Burma's military may remain in charge. But Sunday's election is a chance for the country's people to make their voices heard.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Why We Shouldn’t Expect Too Much From Burma’s Election
Burma’s opposition may score gains in the upcoming elections — but the military will still be in charge.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Never Underestimate the Lady
A lot may have changed in Burma, but Aung San Suu Kyi’s mystical bond with her people is as strong as ever.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Can Burma Save Buddhism From the Politicians?
An unholy alliance between the government and extremist Buddhist monks is threatening to derail the transition to democracy.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Great Burmese Fire Sale
Burma's rulers are selling off the country's assets — and it's all going to the same old group of insiders.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Monks, PowerPoint Presentations, and Ethnic Cleansing
Damning new evidence shows the Myanmar government's role in promoting anti-Muslim hatred.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Lady and the Trampled
Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingyas want more from the country’s most popular politician.