Aung Zaw
Founder and editor of the Irrawaddy Magazine
Founder and editor of the Irrawaddy Magazine
Najib vs Suu Kyi
Malaysia's Prime Minister spoke out strongly against the Myanmar leader but he is not a human rights crusader. He is a politician accused of corruption.
The poll is the future
Can Myanmar's election on Sunday drive genuine change? A leading editor says that for now, the answer depends on whether you're an optimist or a pessimist.
Can US military ties return generals to the barracks?
The Pentagon's decision to open up military ties with the Myanmar armed forces has come just weeks after US President Barack Obama visited the once-isolated nation.
Everyone loves having good neighbours
In the past two months, Thailand has received two prominent figures from its former pariah neighbour, Myanmar.
Who have emerged as the real by-election winners?
The victory of the main opposition National League for Democracy Party led by Aung San Suu Kyi should not come as a surprise despite some irregularities and the initial fear that the poll would not be free and fair.