List of Myanmar articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 A Muslim-Free Parliament in Myanmar
Myanmar's upcoming elections risk further the country's slide away from the much-touted democratic success story.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 There’s More to Burma’s ‘Success Stories’ Than Meets the Eye
Burma's economic and political opening has enabled the "cronies" to get even richer -- but hasn't done much for ordinary people.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Can a New Tool Help the U.S. Say (and Mean) ‘Never Again’ for Genocide?
Data made available by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum hopes to prevent genocide and other atrocities before they even begin.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Is Burma’s Opposition Ready for the Post-Aung San Suu Kyi Era?
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been burning bridges to her old allies.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The United States of Myanmar?
A federal system of government may be Myanmar's best step forward towards national unity and a more robust democratic process.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Defending Religion From Itself
The biggest threat to religious freedom is religious extremism. The world must recognize this — and act.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Burma’s Moment of Truth
Burma’s halting progress toward democracy has stalled. It’s time for the United States to get off the fence.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Burma’s Political Establishment Is at War With Itself
Burma's ruling USDP party was originally created to enshrine military rule -- but now it's starting to crash with the generals.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Myanmar, Interrupted
This fall, Myanmar will hold its first open general election in 25 years. Unfortunately, it still might be business as usual, even after the results.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Myanmar Sets a Date for Its Historic, if Flawed, Election
It won’t be the truly open democratic process some had hoped for, but the election once hailed as Myanmar’s potential return to full-fledged democracy now has an exact date: Nov. 8.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Dark Side of Burma’s Economic Boom
Yes, Burma's economy is growing — off the backs of the country's impoverished workers.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Burma’s Women Are Still Fighting for Their Rights
The country's most famous politician may be a woman, but Burma remains firmly in the grip of patriarchy.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Seize the Moment for Peace
The Myanmar government's chief peace negotiator explains why now is the time to sign a ceasefire agreement to end the country's long-running civil war.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Chinese Connection
Evidence points to Chinese involvement in rebel movements in India's northeast, but this should not be a major roadblock in India-China relations.