As the pogrom continues in Arakan state, the back story provides unnerving evidence that systematic official behavior has lead to the current crisis

What does the ongoing violence against the Rohingyas tell us about the nature of political power and the people who still rule the country?

The UN's special envoy to Burma, while acknowledging the problematic constitution that grants the military complete power over its affairs, continues to espouse reforms that cannot be imposed on a military that is outside of civilian control.

Despite the progress that's been made in Burma during the past year, the country has yet to confront and overcome its sectarian divisions that are threatening to reverse recent reforms

United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Burma Tomas Ojea Quintana has been following the country closely since his mandate began in 2008....

Despite Thein Sein’s repeated promises to end the conflict and recent moves to include the army in ceasefire negotiations, the president has still made no effort to hold the army to account for alleged abuses