The View From Asia

Troubling military might in Myanmar

Asia News Network writers discuss the ramifications of the military coup in Myanmar. Here are excerpts.

Myanmar’s military declared a one-year state of emergency and appointed a general as acting president on Feb 1, 2021. PHOTO: AFP
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Pana Janviroj

The Nation, Thailand

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