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The State of Myanmar: ISP–Myanmar’s Annual Strategic Review and Foresight 2025–2026

This report examines the defining events of 2025, maps potential scenarios for 2026, and identifies the strategic trajectories that demand attention. This report will analyse unsparingly and precisely using the best data available.
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ISP Events

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February 28, 2026

The Impact of the Conflict Economy: The Scars of Northern Shan

When people face such dire situations, they initially voice their dissatisfaction and protest ("Voice"). When that fails to bring change, they simply abandon the region and leave ("Exit"). If they cannot leave, they are forced to silently endure and adapt to the system ("Loyalty"). Like vegetables thrown into a jar of pickles, they turn sour alongside everything else—doing whatever it takes, chasing the money, and simply surviving.

Data Gallery

Data Matters

Influence Over Domestic Armed Groups

Data Matters

Infrastructure and Connectivity, Diplomacy and Influence (Soft Power)

Data Matters

Comparing Min Aung Hlaing’s State Visits to China and India

Data Matters

Status of Ongoing Efforts by Various Groups for Alternative Education

Data Matters

Over 6.3 Million Myanmar Students Unable to Access Basic Education

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ISP Mapping

issue:M2026-021, 5 Jun 2026

Resistance Forces’ Control Areas  Expanded After Operation 1027

Due to Operation 1027 and subsequent battles, Myanmar Armed Force has suffered significant territorial losses across the country.
issue:M2026-020, 5 Jun 2026

Kyar Phyant  Scam Continues Their Operations

After crackdowns on Kyar Phyant (online scam) compounds such as Shwe Kokko and KK Park in Karen State, many operations relocated to nearby villages.
issue:M2026-019, 5 Jun 2026

Mining Sites in KNU/KNLA Brigade Territories

The Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army (KNU/KNLA) is organized into seven brigades, three of which—Brigades 5, 6, and 7—are based in Karen State.
issue:M2026-018, 5 Jun 2026

MAF Regains Control of Most Trade Routes in Karen State

A section-by-section view of Asian Highway No. 1, which runs for about 169 kilometres through Karen State, shows that the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) controls four of its five sections.
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ISP Shorts

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ISP Multimedia Clips

30 Jun 2026

Will Myanmar Regain Its Seat at ASEAN Summits?

The 48th ASEAN Summit maintained its bar on Myanmar’s political representation.

25 Jun 2026

Tin Exports to China Drop to 10-Year Low

According to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), Myanmar’s tin exports to China plummeted to a ten-year low in 2025.

23 Jun 2026

A Fragile Peace

The final installment of our post-coup decline series analyzes the complete breakdown of the peace process and the reality of a fractured nation.

22 Jun 2026

A Lost Generation and a Futureless Nation

Part four of the post-coup decline series explores how mass displacement, conflict ravages, and compounding socioeconomic crises are actively stripping an entire generation of its future.

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Visual Explainers

21 Nov 2025
Socioeconomic Studies

Raising the Lantern’s Wick High

Survey findings reveal that trade disruptions have caused shortages of daily consumer goods and basic medicines, and prices for these goods have increased by one and a half to twice, or even three or four times, in some areas. The healthcare sector has been hit hard, particularly due to medicine shortages, price surges, and difficult access to healthcare facilities.
24 Oct 2025
Climate Conflict Nexus

Climate Shocks and Response Capacity in Myanmar – A Survey

The findings reveal that nearly half of the surveyed townships faced multiple climate-related challenges, including droughts, floods, heavy rainfall from cyclones and typhoons, extreme heat, and landslides. These events caused substantial damage to agricultural outputs, severely affecting rural livelihoods in an economy largely dependent on agriculture. Despite the devastating impacts, communities remain largely helpless: neither military government institutions, the resistance, nor ethnic organizations can provide sufficient recovery support.
22 Jun 2024
Conflict, Peace & Security

Operation 1027 and its Impacts on Myanmar’s Political Landscape

The Brotherhood Alliance (3BHA), composed of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and the Arakan Army (AA), launched “Operation 1027” on October 27, 2023. Their objectives included combating online fraud and gambling, asserting self-defense rights, maintaining territorial control, and resisting military oppression. This operation led 3BHA to secure […]
22 Jun 2024
Conflict, Peace & Security

Foreign Diplomatic Efforts to Meet with Aung San Suu Kyi During Her Detention

During her detention from July 20, 1989, to July 14, 2023, foreign diplomatic efforts were consistently made to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi. Despite facing various challenges and restrictions during this period, diplomats from different countries actively sought opportunities to engage with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and discuss matters concerning democracy and human […]
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Got a Sharp Take? Share it on the ISP Column

We’re looking for bold, original short perspectives on Myanmar and regional affairs that challenge the way people think. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis — add your voice to the conversation that shapes ideas.
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