#Myanmar

Explore the Southeast Asia Geopolitical Outlook for 2026. Analysis of the Thailand-Cambodia border ceasefire, Myanmar's controversial elections, and Vietnam's leadership transition.

Explore the contrasting global events of late December 2025, from Ukraine Christmas celebrations and the Gaza conflict to Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh.

Myanmar holds its first military-ruled general election in five years on Dec 28, 2025. Amid civil war and a boycott by the NLD, the legitimacy of the vote remains highly contested.

Myanmar's military junta began a restricted general election on Dec 28, 2025, amid an ongoing civil war. With 20% of voters disenfranchised, critics call the polls a 'sham' designed to cement military rule.

Myanmar holds its first general election since 2020 on Dec 28, 2025. Amid silent boycotts and civil war, the military regime's quest for legitimacy remains under fire.

Myanmar's military holds a controversial multi-phased election five years after the 2021 coup. With China's backing and a surge in drone warfare, the junta seeks legitimacy despite 90,000 deaths.

On Dec 27, 2025, Myanmar holds its first election since the 2021 military coup. We analyze the junta's search for legitimacy and the global reaction to this controversial vote.

Myanmar's military junta begins phased general elections on Dec 28, 2025. The UN warns the vote will not be free or fair amid the ongoing civil war.

On Dec 28, 2025, Myanmar's military junta begins a multi-stage election amid a civil war. With Aung San Suu Kyi jailed and opposition dissolved, PRISM explores why this 'sham' vote is happening and the role of China.

Myanmar's military regime begins a 3-phase general election on Dec 28, 2025. Explore the tensions between the military's quest for stability and the ongoing civil war.

Myanmar's military junta is set to hold the first phase of elections on December 28. Despite promises of a power transfer from Min Aung Hlaing, observers warn the 'staged' vote will only escalate violence.

As Myanmar's military junta holds an election on Dec 28, 2025, exiles in Thailand dismiss it as a 'comedy show.' With the main opposition barred and international condemnation, the vote is seen as a bid to legitimize the 2021 coup, not a path to democracy.