Myanmar
Asia-Pacific Overview: November 2025
TTP attacks led to cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Chinese and Philippine vessels faced off in the South China Sea, and the Ta’ang Army in Myanmar agreed to a ceasefire.
From state to nation: The Arakan Army's ascent in post-coup Myanmar
The Arakan Army’s successes in Rakhine state advance its regional goals and provide it with strategic leverage against the military and its backers in India and China.
Asia-Pacific Overview: October 2025
Rohingya militants became increasingly active in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state, anti-government demonstrations turned deadly in Nepal, and mass rallies and violent demonstrations against corruption broke out in the Philippines this past month
Asia-Pacific Overview: September 2025
In August, the Myanmar navy increasingly relied on air support to fight resistance forces, and Indonesia’s anti-government demonstrations turned deadly.
Asia-Pacific Overview: August 2025
In July, a Thailand-Cambodia border dispute erupted, the Myanmar military intensified offensives, drone strikes ramped up in Pakistan, Papua New Guinea saw elections-related violence, and rido violence involving the MILF continued in the Philippines’ BARMM region.
The war from the sky: How drone warfare is shaping the conflict in Myanmar
Since the 2021 coup, aerial warfare has been crucial to the conflict. This report examines the use of drones and provides insights into the strategies of the resistance and military junta.
Q&A: Will the ceasefires after the earthquake bring peace to Myanmar?
An interview with Su Mon regarding ongoing violence and ceasefires after the Myanmar earthquake.
Myanmar: A new phase of war? The Myanmar military junta increases the use of deadly paramotors in its aerial campaigns — Expert Comment
The Myanmar military is increasingly using paramotors and airstrikes that result in civilian casualties.
Four years after the 2021 coup in Myanmar, violence against civilians is still increasing
Data analysis on Myanmar post-coup violence against civilians.
Decisive year ahead for resistance groups in Myanmar as they threaten new territories
Resistance groups in Myanmar will likely focus on consolidating their new holdings, expanding their administration and revenue, and better threatening Nay Pyi Taw while the military perseveres in its indiscriminate aerial attacks on civilian populated areas.