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Bridge Education Program (Next Generation)

ISP-Myanmar has just started the Bridge Education Program (Next Generation) on June 29, 2026. There were a total of 202 applicants. This year, we've seen not only young people residing in the country but also young Myanmar people who have reached foreign countries for various reasons applying. Due to limited resources, we could only select 50 of all those who applied to receive the training.

Statement on the Wrongful Detention of U Min Zin

The Institute for Strategy and Policy-Myanmar (ISP-Myanmar) is deeply troubled by the wrongful detention of our Executive Director, U Min Zin, by the People’s Republic of China. ISP-Myanmar calls for the immediate and unconditional release of U Min Zin, who was detained while traveling to Kunming, China, for the sole purpose of attending an academic workshop.

Bridge Education Program (Batch-8)

ISP-Myanmar has just started the Bridge Education Program Batch-8 on April 29, 2025. There were a total of 245 applicants. This year, we've seen not only young people residing in the country but also young Myanmar people who have reached foreign countries for various reasons applying. Due to limited resources, we could only select 50 of all those who applied for this program.

30 Minutes with the ISP

We are excited to launch this new TV show to provide a platform for all members of the ISP's Gabyin community to participate and discuss various topics. After three years of the military coup in Myanmar, discussions among politicians, activists, and citizens have primarily been focused on ‘emergency’ to address life-saving needs and ‘solidarity’ to show unity among the forces struggling against injustice in Myanmar politics.

ISP-Myanmar’s 10 Most Read Analyses of 2023

ISP is excited to showcase the top ten pieces that captivated our readers this year! Leading the list is none other than the OnPoint analysis on 'Operation 1027.' The remaining gems include ISP Mappings on Conflict, Peace and Security, and China Studies, along with Insight Emails delving into the military succession crisis and armed conflict in the Northern Shan State. Explore these engaging pieces through the links below!

ISP-Myanmar denounces the court’s unjust two year sentence against its staff member, Aung Myo Htet

The Institute for Strategy and Policy (ISP) – Myanmar has learned that Aung Myo Htet, a member of the ISP-Myanmar staff, was sentenced by a court to two years in prison on November 30, 2021, for violating Section 505A of the Penal Code. ISP-Myanmar strongly condemns this decision by the court.

Call for the immediate release of Aung Myo Htet, a member of ISP-Myanmar

Date: April 20, 2021 1. Aung Myo Htet, a staff member of the Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar (ISP-Myanmar), was detained by state security forces while sitting in a tea shop in Kanbalu, Sagaing region on the morning of April 20. 2. The authorities have not given any reason for his detention and […]

ISP-Myanmar’s Urgent Appeal

(1) The Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar (ISP-Myanmar) clearly expressed its protest against the military coup on February 1, 2021. In our public statement on February 5, we urged the junta to find a peaceful solution by means of political dialogue with key stakeholders in order to resolve all crises caused by the […]

ISP-Myanmar’s Urgent Appeal

The Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar (ISP-Myanmar) clearly expressed its protest against the military coup on February 1, 2021. In our public statement on February 5, we urged the junta to find a peaceful solution by means of political dialogue with key stakeholders in order to resolve all crises caused by the coup.