Best Frontier Myanmar Podcasts (2025)

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The Future of Mogok & Murmurings on Myitsone 38:36

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10h ago38:36

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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 demolitions at KK Park scam compound increases, and we discuss livelihoods at the Myitsone confluence …

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TNLA Signs Ceasefire 38:09

6d ago38:09

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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 Army signs a ceasefire ceding Mogok and Mongmit to the military, and we discuss religious freedom in M…

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Scammers' Starlink Stopped & Summit Preview 41:55

14d ago41:55

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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 discuss the upcoming ASEAN summit scheduled for this weekend, U.S. and Chinese policy on Myanmar, and mo…

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Special Episode: Azerbaijanis "The Gateway People to the Muslim World" 46:59

23d ago46:59

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In this episode, Stephen Currie and Chris Jones share about the Azerbaijani people, a diverse people with links to various historical empires and many nations throughout the globe. They share how this unique people might be the key to reaching other parts of the Muslim world and how their unique gifts of language, hospitality, and diversity of rela…

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TNLA Losses, AA Gains, & a Scam Inflection Point? 41:06

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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 trafficking and the fallout of the scam crackdown from earlier this year. Email the show at whimyanma…

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The Gospel and the Roma with Melody Wachsmuth 39:02

27d ago39:02

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In this episode, Melody J. Wachsmuth speaks to us about the Roma, a diverse group of people that struggles to find deeper paths into faith in Christ as well as connection with the broader church. Melody's areas of research include eco-theology and mission, trauma-informed spiritual formation, and Pentecostalism among the Roma. Her first book, publi…

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Thadingyut Massacre 39:12

1M ago39:12

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With Amaël Vier, election consultant and analyst, and Tharindu Abeyrathna, senior program officer for campaign and advocacy at the Asian Network for Free Elections. This week on episode 48 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the military massacres civilians at a Buddhist holiday commemoration, the Union Election Commission posts problematic voter lists…

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Thai Buddhists & Christ with Manuel Becker 57:25

1M ago57:25

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In this episode, Manuel Becker discusses his experience in Thailand and challenges with contextualizing the gospel to Buddhists as well as the story behind a movement of Jesus followers in Northern Thailand. Resources Related to the Episode: Manuel's book: http://amzn.to/2KQI1x9 Manuel's thesis: https://edu.awm-korntal.eu/files/ciu-korntal-res6502_…

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Kyaukme Falls & UN Rohingya Talks 39:38

1M ago39:38

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With Carlos Sardiña Galache, author and Frontier Myanmar digital editor. This week on episode 47 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the military retakes Kyaukme, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing returns from Central Asia as his air force kills dozens of civilians across the country, and we discuss this week's United Nations conference on the Rohingya al…

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White Christianity in a Colorful Kingdom with Usha Reifsnider 48:26

2M ago48:26

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In this episode, Usha Reifsnider discusses her background and identity as a British Gujarati Christian and what it has looked like to navigate a Christianity that's dominant images are white and male. Usha brings a thoughtful and engaging contribution to these discussions around race, gender, religion, culture, mission, and empire. Resources Relate…

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Rethinking Aid as Sweden Drops Out 42:26

2M ago42:26

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With Dustin Barter and Stella Naw, two co-authors of a new ODI report on humanitarianism and revolutionary state-building in Myanmar. This week on episode 46 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the resistance takes Banmauk, a Kachin Independence Army camp is hit with a precision airstrike, rights organisations react to Sweden ceasing development aid, a…

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The 4th Generation of Military Leaders 49:51

2M ago49:51

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With Naing Min Khant, emerging researcher at the Institute for Strategy and Policy, Myanmar. This week on episode 45 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the military regime makes gains in Bhamo, the air force bombs and kills dozens of students at a high school, the Union Election Commission declares 56 townships will not be part of December's so-called…

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Military Electoral Machinery 48:24

2M ago48:24

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With Michael Lidauer, an international elections expert with experience in Myanmar since 2010. This week on episode 44 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the Kayin State Border Guard Force declares its support for the military's elections, as its leaders and associates are sanctioned by the United States for facilitating the scam industry, and we disc…

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Myanmar, Buddhists, and Jesus with Ben Wilder 43:46

2M ago43:46

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In this episode, Ben Wilder discusses his book Jesus in the Buddha Belt as well as many of his experiences with the people of Myanmar, their journeys with Jesus, their communities, and the different challenges that they face. Resources Related to the Episode: Free Chapter from Jesus in the Buddha Belt Jesus in the Buddha Belt by Ben Wilder Ben woul…

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The Anti-Sham Election Campaign 29:55

2M ago29:55

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With Nandar, member of the Generations Solidarity Coalition of Nationalities, and participant in the anti-sham elections campaign. This week on episode 43 of What's Happening in Myanmar, coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is in China, while at home his military continues its offensives killing civilians, revolutionaries try to prevent the r…

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Hindu Rituals in Christ with Anil Yesudas 54:14

2M ago54:14

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In this episode, Anil Yesudas discusses what it means to be a Hindu and how one might honor Christ through various Hindu rituals including a wedding ceremony. Rituals are key for a Hindu to express care, love, and honor for their family, community, and neighbors. Resources Related to the Episode: Ceremonialism: Ritual as a Pathway for Relationship …

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Military's General Elections Confirmed 38:56

3M ago38:56

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With Nicholas Coppel, former Australian ambassador to Myanmar and president of the Australia Myanmar Institute. This week on episode 42 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the military captures two mines from resistance forces, the historic Gokteik viaduct sustains major damage, and we discuss the consequences of the military's planned elections starti…

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Buddhists and Christ with Rory Mackenzie 51:50

3M ago51:50

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In this episode, Rory Mackenzie talks about his interactions and friendships with Buddhists in Thailand and Scotland at temples, universities, and in other spaces of communal engagement. Rory has been a student of Buddhism and friend to Buddhists for many decades now and still enjoys learning alongside them as well as sharing from his knowledge of …

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Union Members Sent to Insein & UWSA Bows to China 40:10

3M ago40:10

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With Stephen Campbell, associate professor in Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University, and Joseph Young, Daily Briefing writer at Frontier Myanmar. This week on episode 41 of What's Happening in Myanmar, massive airstrikes occur around the country as the military continues offensives, and we discuss union members being sent to Insein pr…

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Movements and Movement Leaders with Emanuel Prinz 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

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In this episode, Emanuel Prinz discusses his new book on movements, movement leadership, and how one might grow in their own ability to partner with God in these endeavors. Listen as we critically engage and reflect upon what people can learn and how they might respond to this new resource. Resources Related to the Episode: Emanuel Prinz helps mini…

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Bhamo Eight Months Later 30:28

3M ago30:28

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With Hka San Lwi, editor-in-chief of Kachin Waves. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, major ethnic armed organisations make statements on peace and war, the military presses its advantage right across the country, and we discuss why the struggle for Bhamo remains the most consequential battle for the revolution going forward. Email the show …

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Religions, Contextualization, and the Hebrew Bible with Harley Talman 48:09

3M ago48:09

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In this episode, Harley Talman discusses contextualization, religion, and the Hebrew Bible. He argues for an approach to contextualization that deeply engages Scripture and context and finds faithful ways forward that clearly communicate the Gospel to Muslims in different contexts. Resources Related to the Episode: Revamping the C-Spectrum by Harle…

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Pressure on Kachin Rare Earth Mines 43:49

3M ago43:49

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With Emily Fishbein, freelance journalist currently serving as a Pulitzer Center Rainforest Investigations Network fellow, and Hpan Ja Brang, social justice activist and freelance journalist from Kachinland. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the TNLA pushed firmly on the defensive, the Arakan Army permits Starlink registrations in war-torn …

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Vulnerable Mission with Marcus Grohmann 56:34

3M ago56:34

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In this episode, Marcus Grohmann discusses vulnerable mission and how members of AVM, https://vulnerablemission.org/, seek to relate deeply to local communities and cultures in how they approach relationships, economics, and language. This approach attempts to navigate various power, economic, and postcolonial challenges. Resources Related to the E…

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Groundwork for Military Elections & River Pollution 39:23

3M ago39:23

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With Pai Deetes, Southeast Asia Program Regional Campaigns Director at International Rivers. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military regime lifts the state of emergency and enacts new laws for elections, making coup leader Min Aung Hlaing the temporary acting president, and we discuss the transboundary water contamination from mines …

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Indian Challenges in Following Christ with Satya Chakrapani 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

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In this episode, Satya Chakrapani discusses challenges to living out faith in Christ in North India. This comes through the challenges from his own story with the church, family, and the communities around him. It sheds light on the challenges faced by many who come to faith in Christ from a different religious heritage. Resources Related to the Ep…

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The Myanmar Defence and Security Institute 42:48

4M ago42:48

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With Dr Kid, communications officer of the Myanmar Defence and Security Institute. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military takes back Thabeikkyin, while giving out rice and detaining suspects in Nawnghkio, and we discuss how soldiers who escape the army are working to expose the regime's weaknesses and defeat the military. Email the …

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Ek Khaale for the Rohingya 39:00

4M ago39:00

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With Greg Constantine, documentary photographer. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military marches into Nawnghkio, and we discuss the history and identity of the Rohingya community through the lens of the new Ek Khaale exhibition. Email the show at [email protected] Timecodes— 00m57s :: Nawnghkio taken by military03m06s :: With Greg…

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Debrief with Dunant and Thu Thu Aung 30:16

4M ago30:16

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With outgoing Frontier Myanmar editor-in-chief Ben Dunant and incoming editor-in-chief Thu Thu Aung. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, our two editors talk about Frontier and the Myanmar media landscape as Thu Thu takes the reigns from Ben, who is moving on after seven years at Frontier. Email the show at [email protected] Timecodes— 01m…

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Child Soldiers in the Spotlight 31:20

4M ago31:20

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With Shayna Bauchner, Asia researcher for Human Rights Watch, and Thiri, an independent researcher. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, Belarus support for the Myanmar air force is exposed, another jet goes down, and we discuss the surge in the use of child soldiers by the State Administration Council. Email the show at [email protected] T…

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Widespread Wage Gains for Garment Workers 26:35

5M ago26:35

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With Ya Nwe, Frontier Myanmar journalist. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, gains to workers' wages widen with momentum from May Day, and coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gives a peace performance in earthquake-devastated Nay Pyi Taw. Email the show at [email protected] Timecodes— 01m21s :: Peace Conference and Belarus 04m39s :…

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Rohingya Armed Groups Organise 33:18

5M ago33:18

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With Thomas Kean, senior consultant for Myanmar and Bangladesh with International Crisis Group. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the Arakan Army tightens its noose and expands its buffer zone as soldiers defect in Kyaukphyu and Ngape, and we discuss Rohingya armed group organizing in the refugee camps of Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh. Email the…

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Administrating Ta'ang Land 52:19

5M ago52:19

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With Lway Noon, a Ta'ang activist and researcher, and Francesco Buscemi, post-doctoral fellow in geography at the University of Bologna. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, a jet fighter shot down, fresh hopes for Myanmar workers, and we talk about the new administration in Ta'ang National Liberation Army territory. Email the show at whimyanm…

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Resistance Victories on Thai Border 39:50

5M ago39:50

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With Tony Neil, PhD candidate in the Department of International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science and visiting fellow at the Australian National University, and Saw Day Hsi, a Karen researcher in Kawthoolei. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, floods affect the north and southwest, the Shangri La dialogue ge…

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Malaysia's ASEAN Summit 39:10

6M ago39:10

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With Dr. Monalisa Adhikari, senior lecturer in international politics at the University of Stirling. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, mass Rohingya drownings at sea, KNLA victories, TNLA defeats, and we discuss the negativity surrounding the recent ASEAN summit in Malaysia and its ineffectual statement on Myanmar. Email the show at whimyan…

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India's Assam Rifles Kill Ten from Tamu 30:38

6M ago30:38

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With Angshuman Choudhury, doctoral candidate at the National University of Singapore and King's College London. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, thousands of workers successfully strike for better factory conditions, and we discuss the murky killing of 10 Myanmar rebels by India's Assam Rifles. Email the show at [email protected] Timeco…

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Back to Russia & Schoolchildren Bombed 31:34

6M ago31:34

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With Richard Horsey, senior Myanmar adviser at the International Crisis Group. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military kills dozens of civilians in multiple major air strikes across the country, coup leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Russia again, and we discuss Myanmar's relationship with that country. Email the show at whimyanmar@proto…

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TNLA Tensions & Rebel Economies 43:14

6M ago43:14

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With Jared Bissinger, a visiting fellow at the Myanmar Studies Program at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore and research lead at Catalyst Economics. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, eyes are still on northern Shan State as the military pressures the TNLA after retaking Lashio, and we discuss how armed groups in Myanmar run their e…

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One Month After the Quake 24:32

6M ago24:32

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With Htet Aung, a journalist with Frontier Myanmar. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military floats moving its damaged ministries back to Yangon while killing hundreds of people in the month since the March 28 earthquake, and we discuss the challenges of reporting on the quake and its devastating aftermath in Mandalay and Sagaing. Ema…

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Return to Lashio 37:50

7M ago37:50

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With Danseng Lawn, director of the Kachinland Research Centre, and independent journalist Lorcan Lovett. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military reoccupies Lashio with help from the MNDAA and China, while still fighting the TNLA nearby, and we discuss the military defeats this month at Falam and Indaw. Email the show at whimyanmar@pr…

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Army Routed Amid Aftershocks 30:17

7M ago30:17

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With Nay Lin, a fundraiser and coordinator of earthquake relief efforts. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military is routed from Falam and Indaw, but looks set to walk into Lashio, and we discuss the challenges meeting humanitarian needs after the earthquake. Note: There will be no episode next week, April 18, due to the Thingyan holi…

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Deadly Earthquake & Private Security 53:02

7M ago53:02

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With Vicky Bowman, former U.K. ambassador to Myanmar, and director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the devastating earthquake of a century, and we discuss the new private security services law and Chinese boots on the ground. Donate for the quake here Email the show at [email protected] T…

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Forced Recruitment & (non)Violent Resistance 34:46

8M ago34:46

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With Ye Htet, a scholar and trainer in nonviolent resistance at the Freedom Fighter Myanmar organisation. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the Arakan Army fights on and looks set to forcibly recruit, Aung Zeya pulls back, and we discuss transitional justice and nonviolent resistance to military rule. Fill out the listener survey Email the …

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Free Media Threatened & Chinland United? 46:04

8M ago46:04

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With Daw Khin Soe Win, previously chief of the Voice of America Burmese service, and Salai Dokhar, founder of India for Myanmar. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the leader of ARSA is arrested, the Arakan Army continues its military victories, we talk about the United States gutting the Voice of America, and also the new political umbrella…

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New Moment for the NMSP? 40:45

8M ago40:45

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With Andrew Nachemson, former managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, and a freelance journalist. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military signs investment deals and signals more to come, as fresh sanctions and expropriations target the regime and its cronies. Andy and I speak about the unique political and conflict context in Mon State,…

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Russia and the Possibilities for ASEAN 41:46

8M ago41:46

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With Dr. Evan A. Laksmana, Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Southeast Asian Security and Defence, and Editor of the Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment, at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, Min Aung Hlaing visits Russia with great fanfare, while resistance forces cohere—and attac…

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Sittwe Set On & the Military Upgrades Drones 35:26

9M ago35:26

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With Ko Kyaw Naing, an employee since 2012 of a civil society organization in Rakhine State, and also another unnamed guest, a Rohingya youth living in Sittwe. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military stocks drones in Karen State, more chemical weapons accusations, some scam workers go free, and we speak about the impending attack on …

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SAC Sanctions & Restricting Revenue 38:53

9M ago38:53

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With Sean Turnell, Senior Fellow at the Lowy Institute. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, the military ships nearly 1,000 Rohingya from Yangon to wartorn Sittwe, Chinese are repatriated from border scam compounds, and we speak about the military's access to foreign exchange and other finance matters in the wake of the new report, The Milita…

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Scam Pressure & Strikes on Sittwe 35:42

9M ago35:42

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With Sue-Lin Wong, Southeast Asia correspondent for The Economist. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, ASEAN continues talking consensus, Sittwe fighting begins in earnest, and we speak about the scam industry in the region, as hundreds of trafficked victims go free from Myawaddy. Email the show at [email protected] Timecodes— 0m58s :: Wee…

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Panic for Fuel & Fighting for Falam 39:23

9M ago39:23

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With Lorcan Lovett, independent journalist and Substack writer, with bylines in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Sunday Times and more. This week on What's Happening in Myanmar, conscripts are barred from monasteries, fuel dries up at key border towns, and we discuss the final fight in the Chin National Defense Force push for Falam, in Chin State. Ema…