Nehginpao Kipgen
Political scientist
Nehginpao Kipgen, PhD, is a political scientist and author of 'Democracy Movement in Myanmar: Problems and Challenges'.
What's next for Myanmar's military chief after 65?
As per the 1959 Defence Services Act, which was amended in 2014, the retirement age of Myanmar's military chief and his deputy is set at 65. Previously, military leaders could serve for as long as the Tatmadaw needed them.
Stop racial discrimination, fight the bug instead
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways. Among the several implications on humanity is the lesser talked about issue of racial or ethnic discrimination which has inherent psychological impacts.
Why is Suu Kyi defending the military?
On Dec 11, Myanmar's State Counsellor-cum-Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi stood at the podium of the International Court of Justice at the Hague and defended her country.
Thailand's Rohingya solution
The longer the Rohingya crisis is unaddressed, the more it could be exploited and manipulated by the Islamic terrorists.
Engage on Rohingya
A key question is whether Myanmar would welcome diplomatic gesture from fellow Asean states or see it as interference in its internal affairs.
Repatriation attempt
The question is whether the refugees will be repatriated by mid-November as agreed, and why Bangladesh and Myanmar are rushing it against UNHCR advice.
Myanmar can't ignore global interest in Rohingya
On May 31, the Myanmar government announced it will establish an independent commission of inquiry to investigate human rights violations and related issues following attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, a Muslim militia, on Myanmar security posts in August last year.
Rohingya repatriation
At least four critical issues need to be given close attention - non-refoulement, safety and security, identity and citizenship.
Rakhine crisis poses greater threat
The Rohingya issue could also continue to pose security and territorial threats and hamper the nation's peace and development.
Beijing's delaying strategy on the South China Sea
When foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) met in Manila last weekend, the timing seemed just right to tackle the simmering tension on the Korean peninsula. Pyongyang's ongoing nuclear tests even prompted the UN to issue sanctions against the country.