Myanmar
Laos will struggle to spur ASEAN progress on Myanmar
The official from Laos now serving as the ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar has met Myanmar’s junta chief
LaosSouth-east Asia opium trade will likely increase
A recent UN report spotlights opium production and trafficking in Myanmar and Laos
South-east AsiaChinese manoeuvring should help Myanmar junta
Beijing says it mediated talks between Myanmar’s military and ethnic insurgents fighting to bring the junta down
MyanmarPlanned Thailand-Myanmar move would have little impact
Thailand and Myanmar will create a task force to help deliver humanitarian aid at their border, according to Bangkok
ThailandMyanmar junta may try to ensure more Chinese support
The military-installed president has warned that violence in Shan State could lead to a break-up of the country
MyanmarMyanmar’s Russia ties will grow stronger
Moscow is a key source of support for the military government
MyanmarMyanmar junta will hone divide-and-rule strategy
The ongoing civil war pits the junta against an array of opponents
MyanmarRegional engagement with Myanmar will steadily grow
Key regional players appear keen to see what might be achieved through a more pragmatic approach towards the junta
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