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,…
Diary of Fears and Prayers
Tonight, my heart is heavy. I write these words not as analysis, but as a prayer whispered into the silence.…
The Devil After the Revolution: A Satire on Victory Without Salvation
“How many times must we say it? The revolution is over.” The line, written with biting sarcasm by U Kyaw…
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…