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issue:M2026-022, 5 Aug 2026

Mapping

Nine Percent of Lost Territories Recaptured by the MAF

Having lost 101 towns since the 2021 coup, the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) recaptured 22 towns between 2024 and June 2026.

issue:ST2026-04, 4 Aug 2026

Tracker

MAF’s Offensives Expand into FDI Territories

After Min Aung Hlaing assumed the presidency, the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) have launched targeted operations to regain control of certain territories. They especially target areas where foreign investment projects are located. Consequently, armed conflict is expected to intensify in resistance-held territories that host foreign investment projects and resource extraction operations.

issue:OP2026-05, 2 Jul 2026

ISP OnPoint

Between Two Giants: How China and India Maneuver in Myanmar for Security, Economy and Influence

The Min Aung Hlaing administration is increasingly looking to New Delhi for political and military leverage, even as it remains tethered to Beijing’s inescapable influence.

Conflict, Peace & Security

issue:M2026-022, 5 Aug 2026

Mapping

Nine Percent of Lost Territories Recaptured by the MAF

Having lost 101 towns since the 2021 coup, the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) recaptured 22 towns between 2024 and June 2026.

issue:ST2026-04, 4 Aug 2026

Tracker

MAF’s Offensives Expand into FDI Territories

After Min Aung Hlaing assumed the presidency, the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) have launched targeted operations to regain control of certain territories. They especially target areas where foreign investment projects are located. Consequently, armed conflict is expected to intensify in resistance-held territories that host foreign investment projects and resource extraction operations.

issue:M2026-021, 5 Jun 2026

Mapping

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.

China Studies

issue:OP2026-05, 2 Jul 2026

ISP OnPoint

Between Two Giants: How China and India Maneuver in Myanmar for Security, Economy and Influence

The Min Aung Hlaing administration is increasingly looking to New Delhi for political and military leverage, even as it remains tethered to Beijing’s inescapable influence.

issue:M2026-016, 10 May 2026

Mapping

Myanmar-China Border Trade Under MNDAA Control

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) now controls most of the key Myanmar–China trade routes, border gates, and economic hubs.

issue:M2026-015, 9 May 2026

Mapping

KNA Controls Key Locations of Myanmar-Thailand Border Trade

The Karen National Army (KNA) controls crucial locations for Myanmar-Thailand border trade in Karen State. However, alternative trade routes such as the Htawtkawkoe route, Kyat Ou Taung route and Road 1018 are shared and controlled by the KNA along with other Karen armed groups.

Political Economy