EAOs have gained significant control over Myanmar’s border trade, undermining the junta’s authority. Key trade stations like Muse and Chinshwehaw with China are under EAO control, facilitating millions in daily trade. These groups’ strategic acumen and resilience have reshaped power dynamics, challenging the junta’s dominance.Notably, the M

Border trade remains a critical pillar of Myanmar’s economy, accounting for $7.7 billion of its $30 billion international trade in 2023-2024. However, post-coup policies, such as foreign exchange controls, increased import restrictions, and ongoing armed conflicts, have disrupted traditional trade routes and exacerbated economic challenges. EAOs

Guiding the new coalition will be Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, a senior GERB official with extensive government experience, having previously served as both a minister and parliamentary speaker.The coalition has already drawn criticism from opposition leaders and political analysts who have questioned its commitment to fighting corruption and m

In 2022, the proportion of top global AI researchers trained in China rose to 47%, a significant increase from 29% in 2019. AI talent from China has also made notable improvements in qualifications. Among the top 2% of elite AI talents, 26% come from China, while the U.S. accounts for 28%, with both countries being very close. In the previous surve

Cambodian and Thai territory is a central feature once again amid the rise of Thai nationalism. Cambodians burned down the Thai embassy in 2003 after an alleged remark by a Thai actress that Angkor Wat belonged to Thailand. Thai nationalists were arrested after encroaching on the Cambodian border to put down territorial markers in 2011. To understa