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What's Happening in Myanmar

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Join journalists and experts discussing the biggest Myanmar news stories in this weekly show from the Frontier Myanmar podcast family. Reliable. Concise. Informative.

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With Laur Kiik, Burma studies researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oslo. This week on episode 52 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the military detains civilians for supposedly criticising its so-called elections, the fallout from de... more

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With Aung Khant, coordinator of the Myanmar Freedom of Religion or Belief Network. This week on episode 51 of What's Happening in Myanmar, ASEAN dithers once again, the military's UEC announces more election updates, the Ta'ang National Liberation Ar... more

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With Hunter Marston, adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. This week on episode 50 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the UEC announces election campaigning restrictions, SpaceX cuts off Starlink for scammers, and we disc... more

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With Jacob Sims, visiting fellow at Harvard University's Asia Centre. This week on episode 49 of What's Happening in Myanmar, election campaign updates and voter list concerns, the military retakes Hsipaw and loses Nat Yay Kan, and we discuss human t... more

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Hunter Marston
International relations expert
Center for Strategic and International Studies and La Trobe Asia
Episode: Scammers' Starlink Stopped & Summit Preview
Jacob Sims
Visiting fellow at Harvard University's Asia Centre, working on transnational crime and human rights in Southeast Asia.
Harvard University
Episode: TNLA Losses, AA Gains, & a Scam Inflection Point?
Amaël Vier
Election consultant and analyst at Anfrel
Asian Network for Free Elections
Episode: Thadingyut Massacre
Tharindu Abeyrathna
Senior program officer for campaign and advocacy at Anfrel
Asian Network for Free Elections
Episode: Thadingyut Massacre
Dustin Barter
Senior Research Fellow in the Humanitarian Policy Group at ODI Global
ODI Global
Episode: Rethinking Aid as Sweden Drops Out
Stella Naw
Academic Activist working on Indigenous and Decolonial Peace Building and Governance Practices
Episode: Rethinking Aid as Sweden Drops Out
Naing Min Khant
Emerging researcher at the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, specializing in military affairs and Myanmar's political landscape
Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar
Episode: The 4th Generation of Military Leaders
Michael Lidauer
An international elections expert with experience in Myanmar since 2010
Episode: Military Electoral Machinery
Nicholas Coppel
Former Australian ambassador to Myanmar; honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne; president of the Australia Myanmar Institute.
Australia Myanmar Institute
Episode: Military's General Elections Confirmed

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Luke Corbin
Host of various episodes, discussing critical issues in Myanmar, especially focusing on political changes and human rights.

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Thadingyut Massacre
Q: What are the reasons why these elections are not credible or legitimate?
The elections will occur in a context of violence and repression, under dubious frameworks, with no independent oversight.
Thadingyut Massacre
Q: For any listeners who are unfamiliar, could you maybe quickly introduce the Asian Network for Free Elections and its work?
Anfrel stands for Asian Network for Free Elections. We are a regional network covering 28 citizen election observation organizations across 18 Asian countries.
TNLA Losses, AA Gains, & a Scam Inflection Point?
Q: How political are the US Trafficking in Persons reports?
The political dynamics affect the reports, but generally, they continue to align with civil society and expert observations on human trafficking issues in the region.
TNLA Losses, AA Gains, & a Scam Inflection Point?
Q: What can be done in Myanmar to combat the scourge of human trafficking and the scam industry?
Structural remedies would include cutting off the money, shutting down locations sponsoring trafficking, and holding criminal actors accountable.
Kyaukme Falls & UN Rohingya Talks
Q: Is this status quo in Rakhine state sustainable for civilians, for people's lives, and for the AA as well, of course, politically, militarily?
Carlos believes it is not sustainable in the long term due to isolation and current hardships facing civilians.

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Recent episodes focus extensively on the evolving political landscape in Myanmar, particularly in the aftermath of the military coup, highlighting themes such as human rights abuses, environmental issues, the plight of ethnic minorities, and the role of international organizations and influencers. Discussions frequently involve frontline insights from journalists and researchers, offering a nuanced understanding of incidents like the recruitment of child soldiers, labor rights protests, and the conditions of refugees, particularly the Rohingya community. What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to feature diverse voices, including those of local activists and researchers, which deepens listeners' understanding of complex social dynami... more

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