Myanmar at the Crossroads: Reform Minds Before Reforming the State Dr Ko Ko Gyi translate and edit U Aung Tin’s…
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“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,…
Strong Condemnation and Commitment to Action Within the Legal Framework
Strong Condemnation and Commitment to Action Within the Legal Framework Date: April 12, 2026 Respected Citizens, Islam is a religion…
Lu Ye Chun: How a Military Brainwashing Project Accidentally Sparked Critical Minds and Future Rebels
After the brutal crackdown on university students on 7 July 1962, General Ne Win’s regime understood that brute force alone…
Beyond Failed Frameworks: A Pragmatic Proposal for Myanmar’s Peace and Political Transition
Introduction: From Idealism to Realism For decades, Myanmar’s peace process has failed not بسبب lack of ideas—but because of lack…
From Advice Ignored to Lessons Unlearned: A Reflection on Myanmar’s Political Crossroads
Soon after the military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, I was unexpectedly approached through the late Dr. Tint Lwin…