Myanmar Military

13 Jan 2025

Opinion

Arakan Army’s Victory 2.0 in Myanmar: A New Order for Rakhine?

On 21 December 2024, the Arakan Army (AA) seized the Myanmar military’s Western Command in Ann Township in Rakhine State. The Western Command was the military’s second regional command to fall into the Ethnic Armed Organisation’s (EAO) hands in 2024. The Myanmar military lost the Northeastern Command in Lashio to the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) in August 2024.

Women in Myanmar: Addressing Cracks Beneath the Tough Facade

A striking societal transformation is emerging in Myanmar amid ongoing conflict and in the wake of severe flooding, landslides, and destroyed farmland. Women have taken over traditional men’s roles. They now lead household and community recovery activities, including removing heavy debris and reconstructing houses, monasteries, and schools.