Myanmar ethnic armed groups

Given how central ethnic armed groups and political movements are to Myanmar's conflicts, how we define them carries a great deal of political weight.

What are the chances for a liberated Myanmar with more autonomy for ethnic groups?

Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing's promise of fresh negotiations is a transparent attempt to split the anti-coup resistance.

Is the Tatmadaw getting overstretched?

The move is a clear attempt to free up attention to crush the new raft of civilian People’s Defense Forces.

Beijing has long maintained close relations to the ethnic armed groups lying along its borders with Myanmar.

The KIA threat to Hpakant and Myitkyina could cut off the military from the lucrative jade trade.

Despite its support for the national protest movement, various factors have contributed to the armed group’s relative silence since the coup.

The move came as a special U.N. envoy warned that the country “is on the verge of spiraling into a failed state.”

They are up against a ruthless, entrenched military. But history tells us not to underestimate the power of the people.

The protest movement is boosted by rare ethnic solidarity as the nation unifies against the coup.