MYANMAR INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
(MISIS)
News
Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than receives JMPFA’s General Secretary
Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw Mahn Win Khaing Than yesterday received H.E. Mr. Kozo Yamamoto, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet, State Minister for Regional Revitaliza...
Muslim Community Condemns Rakhine Violence
Prominent Myanmar Muslims denounce acts of terrorism and urge government to protect civilians from all communities.
The post From The Irrawaddy
Urgent Rakhine Proposal Blocked in Lower House
A USDP lawmaker’s proposal to condemn the ‘terrorist attacks in Maungdaw that threaten sovereignty’ was blocked by the Lower House speaker.
The post From The Irrawaddy
ICG Warns Heavy-Handed Military Response Could Abet ARSA in Rakhine
International Crisis Group says a disproportionate crackdown on attacks in Rakhine could entrench cycle of violence.
The post From The Irrawaddy
Mon State Dismisses Seven Administrators
Another 31 are under investigation for alleged wrongdoings.
Pope to Visit Myanmar, Bangladesh Amid Rohingya Crisis
The Vatican confirms the visit hours after Bangladesh border guards push back thousands of Rohingya fleeing the worst violence in Myanmar in years.
Japan Conducts Survey to Revive Dawei SEZ
The project was suspended in 2013 due to financial shortfalls but the government has encouraged its resumption.
The post From The Irrawaddy
Thousands of Panic-stricken Civilians Flee Fighting in Rakhine
Civilians evacuated or flee across Bangladesh border as death toll rises to 104 and UN pulls out staff.
The post From The Irrawaddy
Kachin’s Natural Resources: A Curse More Than a Blessing
Robust economic institutions are needed to ensure fair allocation of natural resources, writes Joe Kumbun.
The post From The Irrawaddy
Latest Publication
Content
Ba Hla Aye's presentation at the Roundtable on the Korean Peninsula
Subcribe now to our newsletter
Come to the MISIS office to use our electronic library for free!
The elibrary provides access to a vast array of databases, newspapers, journals and ebooks (15,000+ full-text scholarly journals, 14,000+ full-text academic e-books!)