Analysis Contributor Ethnic issues Lead Story News Opinion
Burma’s new leader is vague about her plans to end decades of conflict, but some see new opportunities for peace under a democratically elected government.
2015 Elections Contributor Lead Story News Opinion Peace Process
The deal is far from being the nationwide ceasefire agreement the government has been trumpeting, says analyst Larry Jagan.
Analysis Elections Ethnic issues Lead Story Nayyidaw News Opinion Politics
Daw Suu Kyi appears to have hit the campaign trail early, but controversial decisions made by NLD party leadership may backfire in the coming election.
2015 Elections Contributor Lead Story Military News Opinion
“The question of succession has been resolved amicably, and Soe Win will take over as commander-in-chief of the military in July,” says analyst Larry Jagan.
There is little to suggest that Than Shwe’s parliament is anything more than a brain room for his thinly disguised military dictatorship
The real issue that concerns ASEAN may not be how to influence Burma’s elections, but how to present them as credible
So much of the Burma election picture is unknown, although we must be wary of the all-controlling Election Commission
