By JPaing | MPA | April 16, 2026 As Myanmar marks the traditional Thingyan Water Festival, a profound internal debate has emerged within the pro-democracy movement. It is a dialogue between the "frontlines" and the "city streets," represented by...
By Ko Myo | April 16, 2026 On the outskirts of Mae Sot, Thailand, a young man nicknamed "Gyi-Taw-Chaw" (Little Fellow) pauses from cutting grass for cattle. His eyes drift toward the hazy mountains of the Myanmar border. "There...
By Hsu Yee 14 April 2026 Analysis — In the murky corridors of Naypyidaw, a persistent rumor once circulated: Beijing was looking for a new face to lead Myanmar’s military government—anyone but Min Aung Hlaing. The speculation intensified after...
13 April, 2026 Author: Moe Nya Following Myanmar’s Spring Revolution, the rise of Ethnic Armed Organizations (EROs) alongside localized People’s Defense Forces (PDF/LDF) has fundamentally challenged the decades-old concept of Bamar-centric politics. A notable trend is the shift in...
By Mon Lay / MPA Throughout the reigns of military leaders Saw Maung, Than Shwe, and now Min Aung Hlaing, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has remained their greatest threat. As a symbol of democracy, the daughter of the...
By Cherry May / MPA April 3rd will be recorded as a day of national shame in Myanmar’s history. Military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has finally fulfilled his lifelong ambition, assuming the presidency through a puppet parliament acting...
In the early days of the revolution, which began with basic flintlock rifles (Tumi), the surge of "Thauk-Po" (Revolutionary Supporters) and their financial contributions provided immense momentum. From frontline needs like weaponry and ammunition to rear-line essentials such as...
While the people of Myanmar struggle with a crippling fuel crisis—exacerbated by the spillover of the conflict in Iran—the military commission’s "killing machines" seem to have no shortage of aviation fuel. Across the country, civilians are forced into "odd-even"...
The current military and political landscape in Myanmar is shrouded in a complexity that goes far beyond conventional warfare. For those tracking the maneuvers of regional superpowers, the signals are increasingly ominous. Following the Kunming ceasefire talks, the military...
As is the custom with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s "pointed-finger" style of management, his latest decree has once again plunged the public into a state of utter pandemonium. Marketed as a fuel-saving measure, the military council announced on...
By Sayar Ngaat / MPA A prominent local journalist has been detained by an unidentified armed group in a resistance-controlled...
