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    • In-DepthCoup leader Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2025. He has made several visits to Russia, aiming to secure recognition and support from Putin’s government. (Photo: Russian government)
      Thuta ZawMarch 12, 2026

      Plans for satellite ground station reinforce Myanmar regime’s ties to Russia

      While unlikely to shield the Myanmar regime from external threats, Russian-designed technology will continue to serve as an effective weapon against resistance forces inside the country

    • OpinionEarthquake damage to Parliament buildings in Naypyitaw
      Thuta ZawApril 9, 2025

      Naypyitaw’s cracks: Can a damaged capital survive a failing regime?

      In its 20 years of existence, Naypyitaw has gone from being a testament to one junta’s ambitions to a symbol of another’s fragility

    • Analysis
      Thuta ZawNovember 23, 2023

      Laukkai’s transformation from gambling city to scam hub

      Laukkai was a casino city with strong cultural ties to China before deteriorating into a lawless breeding ground for massive internet fraud operations

    • Commentary
      Thuta ZawAugust 23, 2022

      Analysis: Meeting with junta chief leaves UN Special Envoy with blood on her hands 

      Noeleen Heyzer’s visit, which Min Aung Hlaing attempted to leverage for political legitimacy, was a failure, contributor Thuta Zaw writes

    • Commentary
      Thuta ZawJuly 31, 2022

      It’s time for ASEAN to recognise the NUG

      To fulfil its role as a force for stability in the region, ASEAN must act boldly to restore balance in Myanmar

    In-Depth
    • October 16, 2026

      Fear grips Mandalay as junta-backed militias and kidnappers prey on residents

    • October 8, 2026

      For Myanmar migrants in Thailand, hope is a 100-baht lottery ticket

    • September 18, 2026

      ‘Will it be different this time, Grandson?’

    • September 9, 2026

      Across a border and into a war: A Karenni leader’s final journey

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