Myanmar
Myanmar’s New Thailand Pivot
2026
Thailand shifts to a proactive, unilateral Myanmar policy in 2026, balancing border security risks against a new role as mediator.


Myanmar’s Drone War: An Escalation
2026
A February 2026 drone attack on a civilian airliner signals a volatile shift as Myanmar’s resistance challenges both the junta and China.


Essay: When China Blinks, Myanmar Shifts and People Move
2025
Forced migration in Myanmar serves as a strategic diagnostic, revealing how China’s geopolitical calculations shift regional power and human lives.


KNU, Scam Centres and an Uneasy Alliance
2025
International sanctions and military raids are dismantling Myanmar’s billion-dollar scam hubs, reshaping border alliances and human safety.


Bordered by History: Tension in the Thailand-Myanmar Frontier (Part II)
Don Pathan
2025
Tensions persist along the Thailand-Myanmar border, shaped by history, ethnic conflicts and shifting alliances.


Bordered by History: Tension in the Thailand-Myanmar Frontier (Part I)
Don Pathan
2025
Remnants of tension linger along the Thailand-Myanmar border, steeped in history, tourism and opium.



