Managing Change: Executive Policymaking in Myanmar
Since 2011, Myanmar has undergone a daunting transition from entrenched military rule to a more democratic form of governance that can address longstanding political, economic and social fissures. As the transition continues, what has become increasingly clear is that one of the biggest challenges for the government is how to solve technical problems by crafting […]
Yaw Min Gyi’s Za Yat Talk Show
A talk show “Myanmar 2050” which is a round table discussion on the future of Myanmar organized by Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar, participated by the experts and professionals was held at Novotal Hotel, Yangon on July 8. The talk show can be watched below. Yaw Min Gyi’s Za Yat Talk Show – […]
Trust, Coordination and Accountability: strengthening civil society’s pivotal role in Myanmar
News coverage from The Joint Peace Fund Website (08 JUNE 2018) “Who does Civil Society represent and Why Should We care?” This was the question asked earlier this week at a forum in Yangon looking at the role of civil society. In all aspects of Myanmar’s transition towards democracy, including in the peace process, civil […]
Who does Civil Society Represent and Why Should We Care?
Myanmar drawn into China’s shadow: report
News coverage on report launch from the Myanmar Times (27 FEB 2018) Myanmar has been drawn into the sphere of influence of its superpower neighbour – China – advancing the Chinese geostrategic interests through the so-called “Guanxi” diplomacy as Western powers retreat from the country, a local think tank has said in a report. The […]
China’s Multi-layered Engagement Strategy and Myanmar’s Realities: The Best Fit for Beijing Policy Preferences – Report
The Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar’s new report “China’s Multi-layered Engagement Strategy and Myanmar’s Realities: The Best Fit for Beijing Policy Preferences.” This report identifies China’s preferences toward Myanmar by exploring the various patterns of China’s recent engagement with diverse stakeholders from Myanmar. (Full report) available at Amazon Kindle Store.
NLD government to face tougher challenges in 2018
This article, written by Ei Ei Toe Lwin, appears in print on the Myanmar Times in January 4, 2018. Among the many countries struggling for democracy, some succeed, some fail, while others slide back after a few measures of success. Myanmar is one of these countries, which recently gained democracy through peaceful reforms and elections […]