A China-Led Peace May Be Imperfect—But Endless War Will Destroy Us All “Sometimes, survival itself is the first victory.Let us…
Year: 2026
Interfaith reflection that blends the Christian and Muslim viewpoints on Thingyan
Interfaith reflection that blends the Christian and Muslim viewpoints on Thingyan Thingyan, Myanmar’s New Year festival, is often debated—religious or…
A political misstep damages an entire nation
Palaung Spring: A Movement That Has Run Its Course An Analytic Commentary The Burmese political landscape is witnessing what some…
“Five Years Lost: Why Myanmar Must Unite Now”
Myanmar at the Crossroads: Reform Minds Before Reforming the State Dr Ko Ko Gyi translate and edit U Aung Tin’s…
Thingyan: A Cultural Festival Beyond Religion
Thingyan is often seen as a Buddhist festival, but its roots lie in Hindu astrology and its meaning has evolved…
“Behind the Riots: Questions of Hidden Hands in Myanmar’s Communal Violence”
Whispers Behind the Riots: A Personal Reflection from Kuala Lumpur “From the Rakhine State riots 2012 to later unrest in…
Thingyan, Islam, and the Politics of Fear
Via Myint Swe (Translated, Expanded & Framed for MMNN) As Myanmar enters the joyful season of Thingyan, a familiar controversy…
Irrawaddy Outlines Key Challenges Facing Myanmar’s New President
MMNN translated, adapted and edited the Irrawaddy’s Burmerse version post. The Irrawaddy has highlighted three major challenges for Min Aung…
“Myanmar Suffers, Thailand Gains”, A Reality Check
Writing “Myanmar’s misfortune is Thailand’s opportunity” might sound harsh, but “Myanmar’s loss is Thailand’s gain” is closer to the truth.…
Today is the anniversary of Russia’s Yuri Gagarin, the first human to travel into space on 12 April 1961
From Gagarin to Geopolitics: A Personal Reflection on Memory, War, and Changing Loyalties Today marks the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin,…