Highlights

Political Monitor 19 - 19 August 2016

The 21st Century Panglong Conference - EBO Background Paper No. 3/2016 - 9 August 2016

The UWSA and the future: Major concerns for Shan State and the NLD-led Government -  EBO Background Paper No. 2/2016 - 17 May 2016

 EBO 2015 Annual Report: 1-page view  /  2-page view

A disturbing portent: Inter-ethnic tensions and the peace process - EBO Background Paper No. 1/2016 - 15 February 2016

News

Heavy weapon shells reportedly fired on Laiza near KIO GHQ
From Mizzima - Aug. 19, 2016, 3 p.m.

AA, MNDAA and TNLA prepared to join Union Peace Conference
From Mizzima - Aug. 19, 2016, 2:55 p.m.

Civil society organisations (CSOs) urge Chinese president to terminate Myitsone project
From Myanmar Times - Aug. 19, 2016, 2:45 p.m.

Indian External Affairs Minister to visit Myanmar next week
From Global Times - Aug. 19, 2016, 2:40 p.m.

Ethnic groups discuss shape of a future Shan State
From Shan Herald News Agency - Aug. 19, 2016, 2:30 p.m.

International funding key to electrification
From Myanmar Times - Aug. 19, 2016, 2 p.m.

Still without invite, Kokang groups willing to attend Panglong
From Myanmar Times - Aug. 19, 2016, 2 p.m.

FM in China with dam project on agenda
From AFP/Myanmar Times - Aug. 19, 2016, 2 p.m.

Kaman Muslims in Sittwe receive long-sought ID cards
From Myanmar Times - Aug. 19, 2016, 2 p.m.

Rights groups assemble to debate Freedom of Assembly Law
From Democratic Voice of Burma - Aug. 19, 2016, 2 p.m.

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Opinion papers

Strengthening local efforts key to success
By Renata Dessallien

The Linchpin of Power: Burma’s Struggle for Peace
By Raymond Pagnucco

Work with us, not around us
By Laphai Seng Raw

‘There is No One-Size-Fits-All Federalism’: Swiss Ambassador
By Nyein Nyein

Protecting transgender people in Myanmar
By Billy Stewart

“Panglong Spirit” under the 2008 Constitution
By S.H.A.N.

Sino-Myanmar ties highly valued, China's Li tells Aung San Suu Kyi
By Chong Koh Ping

Dateline Irrawaddy: Suu Kyi ‘will want China’s cooperation in the peace process.’
By the Irrawaddy

How important is Myanmar to China?
By Huang Yue

Will Chinese charm offensive be met with Burma’s rapprochement?
By Sai Wansai