Southeast Asia & Oceania
Op-Ed: Who is Responsible for the Tatmadaw’s Rise?
Myanmar’s Tatmadaw has incited tragedy for decades, disrupting the state and those neighboring it. Despite the lives lost, nations have shown little support for Myanmar’s citizens, at times aiding the military junta.
Myanmar’s Coup Leader Sworn in as President, Seeks Legitimacy from ASEAN
Accused of war crimes and genocide, Myanmar’s de facto leader assumes the presidency with 73% of votes from a parliament dominated by the armed forces.
Op-Ed: Will People’s Lives Change After the Civil War in Myanmar Ends?
Both the military and those fighting for democracy and regional autonomy have relied on illegal profits as the easiest way to fuel their war efforts.
ASEAN Leaders Meet in Laos to Discuss Worsening Civil War in Myanmar
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit began on Wednesday Oct. 9 in Vientiane, Laos with a major focus placed on tackling a critical issue within the region: the worsening civil war in Myanmar.
Myanmar’s Military Junta Begins Census
Tensions between Israel and Iran finally reached a tipping point on Tuesday Oct. 1, when the latter initiated a missile attack into Israeli territory. There has only been one confirmed death and a handful of minor injuries reported.