Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 10/21/2026

The Irrawaddy — Has the Myanmar Resistance Lost Politically and Diplomatically?
 
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

 

The Irrawaddy

Has the Myanmar Resistance Lost Politically and Diplomatically?

This week our editors discuss an explosive article suggesting Myanmar’s opposition can’t win because it is led by an “insurgency industrial complex” that stands to gain from a forever-war.

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Ana Brown

Buying Gas or Buying Surveillance? Gas-Rich Myanmar’s Deal With Russia

As Myanmar negotiates Russian gas imports, accompanying satellite and communications deals could strengthen the regime’s military surveillance capabilities.

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Daniela Kucerova

‘They’re Definitely Afraid of Her’: Aung San Suu Kyi’s Son Speaks Out

At the recent Forum 2000 in Prague, Kim Aris talked to the Seznam Zpravy website about his mother’s many years in detention and his own reluctant journey into the limelight.

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The Irrawaddy

China Moves to Cement Myanmar Influence After U.S. Talks With Regime

A Chinese delegation met with the military’s proxy USDP and eight other parties last week to gauge public sentiment and obstacles to bilateral relations.

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The Irrawaddy

Migrants Urge Thai Gov’t to Let Them Work Free of Myanmar Regime Extortion

Migrant workers in Thailand seek to dodge the regime’s attempts to squeeze money from them through controversial Certificates of Identity, which are now needed for their work permits.

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The Irrawaddy

Why Is the Regime Targeting Civilians in Rakhine?

This week our editors discuss the regime’s senseless slaughter of civilians from the air while its foot soldiers are being decimated on the battlefield.

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