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Op-ed: Gender reforms needed in Myanmar's constitution11 September 2018
Under the National League for Democracy (NLD) government, Myanmar’s de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has taken on a stable but cautious leadership style that …
Op-ed: Constitution-making and peace process stagnation in Myanmar: Will a conditional clause help restore confidence in the 21st century Panglong Conference?3 September 2018
The national peace negotiation process in Myanmar is not working, and it is currently facing stagnation. After a 14-month delay, a third “Union Peace Conference…
Op-ed: Myanmar's aim of becoming a federalist state remains a dream25 July 2018
Myanmar has revived dreams of becoming a federalist state, led by State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, whose father, Aung San, first floated the idea in 1947. But …
Op-ed: Do Constitutional Rights Matter? 12 June 2018
Constitutions are written to be the girders of civilized society. They enumerate what is allowed and what is not, all with the goal of constraining power and do…
Op-ed: Why Are So Many Democracies Breaking Down?23 May 2018
Italy, Poland, Hungary and even Spain: European democracy is in shambles. Critical threats to democracy have also surfaced in countries like Turkey, Brazil and …
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