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    • In-DepthMin Aung Hlaing, left, shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 16 (Photo: AFP)
      Thuta ZawNovember 12, 2026

      Is Myanmar’s military junta losing patience with China?

      Disagreements over territory, ethnic autonomy, and a vital trade route appear to be straining relations between Myanmar’s military leader and Beijing

    • 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

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