Soft diplomatic approaches may yet allow ASEAN to act not as democratic enforcers but as democratic promoters.
American foreign policy towards Myanmar part 2: The failure of wishful thinking
A rash decision near the end of Obama’s tenure led to the complete failure of American foreign policy.
American foreign policy towards Myanmar part 1: ‘Blinded by the light’ of Wilsonian idealism
Past US government policies towards Myanmar have been idealistic and flawed by partisan diplomacy.
The 2020 Myanmar election: resetting the role of civil society organisations
The current restricted environment for CSOs, especially those advocating on human rights and accountability, is almost certain to continue in post-2020 Myanmar.
Myanmar’s electoral management institutions: the challenges of monitoring
In 2020 the role of the Union Election Commission and election monitoring seems increasingly politicised.
Myanmar votes 2020: the COVID election
Myanmar must face its second competitive election in the context of a global recession and under the shadow of a ruthless pandemic.
The survival of Myanmar’s democracy demands institutional forbearance
Persistent adherence to the written rules makes Mynamar's vulnerable to authoritarian tendencies and threatens a fragile democracy.