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James Shwe

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Xi’s Authoritarian Blueprint for the Myanmar Junta

Xi implied to Min Aung Hlaing that brute military force is failing, and he must instead master CCP-style totalitarian controls to pacify the public.

18.06.2026 20

The Diplomat

James Shwe

Ballots Under Bombers: Why Myanmar’s Sham Election Is Military Rule In Civilian Costume – OpEd

A Fact-Check and Rebuttal of “Myanmar’s Second Shot At Limited Democracy” This article responds to “Myanmar’s Second Shot At Limited

01.04.2026 10

Eurasia Review

James Shwe

Why The Junta Fears The BRAVE Burma Act: Unpacking Myanmar Junta’s New Disinformation Campaign – OpEd

Myanmar’s military junta is afraid of what the U.S. Congress is about to do—and their propagandists are stepping up a

13.03.2026 20

Eurasia Review

James Shwe

Myanmar, Iran, And The Strategic Value Of A Democratic Alternative – OpEd

When foreign policy analysts discuss the Middle East, a familiar argument often emerges to shut down talk of meaningful change:

01.03.2026 20

Eurasia Review

James Shwe

Don’t Fall For The Spin: US Policy On Myanmar Hasn’t Changed (But Ferrari’s Words Help The Junta Pretend It Has) – OpEd

The junta keeps telling people: “Trump changed US policy” and “sanctions don’t bite.” This is false. The U.S. government’s official

04.09.2025 30

Eurasia Review

James Shwe

The Hollow Theater Of Authoritarian Elections: When Dictators Play Democracy – OpEd

In the grand theater of international legitimacy, two leaders took the stage this week, each wielding the word “elections” like

03.09.2025 20

Eurasia Review

James Shwe

Japan’s Statement On Myanmar’s State Of Emergency: Understanding The True Stakes Behind Diplomatic Words – OpEd

As Myanmar’s military junta lifted its state of emergency on July 31, 2025, and announced elections for December, Japan’s Foreign

02.08.2025 30

Eurasia Review

James Shwe