Opinion – Beijing’s Position on the Myanmar Coup
Beijing’s stance on Myanmar is a stark contrast with Western democracies. It once again demonstrates a clash of international norms between China and the West.
The Military Coup in Myanmar: Back to the ‘Normality’ of Autocracy?
Once again the international community seems to be reluctant or unable to take effective measures to ensure the respect for liberal values and democracy in Asia.
Democracy Must Be Defended: Reflecting on Myanmar’s Coup
Abhorrence at Suu Kyi’s removal from power seems incongruous with attempts to apportion responsibility for the Rohingya Genocide to her and her civilian government.
Opinion – The Rohingya Conundrum amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
If Myanmar considered taking a much more proactive stance on the repatriation of Rohingya refugees it would achieve both political and economic benefits in the long run.
Opinion – The Politics of Inclusion in Myanmar’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement
The agreement could yield negative results for the politics of the country if it fails to achieve effective inclusion of different ethnic groups.
Opinion – Identity Politics and COVID-19 in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
All stakeholders should realise that COVID-19 provides a rare opportunity to advance the seemingly impossible goal of peace that the Rakhinese have longed for.
Nationalism, Persecution and Repatriation of the Rohingya
It is imperative to rethink whether incentives are good for a country like Myanmar which is recovering from the experience of nearly 50 years of military rule, or sanctions are more effective to change behavior.
Review – East Asia’s Other Miracle: Explaining the Decline of Mass Atrocities
Bellamy’s text studies the remarkable decline of mass atrocities in East Asia since their peak and analyses the factors that fostered and hindered this phenomenon.
Interview – Simon Long
Journalist Simon Long shares his views on state-media relations in the Asian context, geopolitical tensions in East Asia, the role of ASEAN and Rohingya refugee crisis.
Interview – William Schabas
Prof. William Schabas discusses his new book project, the ICC’s jurisdiction, its relationship with the United States and enthusiasm for international criminal justice.
