ISP-Myanmar’s records indicate the authorities seized only around three tons of opium and related products that year—an official seizure rate of roughly 0.3 percent of estimated production.

In this episode of 30 Minutes with the ISP, we presented and discussed, from a research perspective and based on our survey data, the public’s resilience amid domestic trade route blockades.

Event No. 9, held on August 16, 2025, asked a pressing question: have battlefield victories been turned into institutionalized political gains—and why does it matter? Stay tuned: the recap memo and a subtitled video will be available soon.

Event No. 8 of 30 Minutes with the ISP took place on April 26, 2025, focusing on China’s role in Myanmar’s rare earth mining and highlighting the hardships and hopes of communities in Kachin State.

The Event No.7 of 30 Minutes with the ISP took place on February 22, 2025. ISP-Myanmar’s youth researchers presented this session with insightful discussions on the Kyar Phyant (online scam) operations along Myanmar’s border.

The sixth episode of “30 Minutes with the ISP,” titled “2024’s Deepest Wounds Found in Women,” was organized on December 21, 2024. This episode explored the intricate difficulties women faced following the coup, their resilience in confronting these issues, and the necessity for a supportive community or network. For further insights, watch the full video.

Event No. 5 of the “30 Minutes with ISP” series was held on November 9, 2024, exploring “Sanctions with Chinese Characteristics: The Case of Myanmar.”

Event No. 4 showcased ISP’s research methodology and approach to selecting research areas. The episode, which aired on Saturday, October 5, 2024, gave viewers an inside look at ISP’s daily operations and the complexities of data representation. Watch the video to learn more about the discussion.