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Internal Affairs August 3, 2021[ Dawn ] Pakistan Cabinet gives the green light to cyber security policy
Internal Affairs August 3, 2021[ Reuters ] Myanmar shadow government condemns army ruler for taking PM role
Internal Affairs August 2, 2021[ The Irrawaddy ] COVID-19 Rips Through Myanmar Military: Soldiers
Internal Affairs August 2, 2021Copying the 2014 Thailand coup d’etat, Myanmar military coup leader, Min Aung Hlaing declares himself Prime Minister, reneging on his 1 year election promiseInternal Affairs August 2, 2021[ NY Times ] Top Myanmar General Says Military Rule Will Continue Into 2023
Internal Affairs July 29, 2021[ CSMonitor ] ‘Coup’ in Tunisia: Why Arab Spring’s last light is dimmingGeopolitics July 29, 2021[ Frontline ] What Is the Fatemiyoun Brigade and Why Does It Make the Taliban Nervous?
Geopolitics July 29, 2021[ SCMP ] China pledges support for Taliban in Afghanistan, but demands end to ETIM ties
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Military & Defense July 29, 2021[ The Drive ] China Increasing Its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Silos By A Factor Of Ten: Report
Finance & Economics July 29, 2021[ MalayMail ] Johor MP wants Malaysians working in Singapore to get Pfizer Covid-19 jabs instead of Sinovac to prevent commuting hassle
Geopolitics July 29, 2021The lack of leadership in the UN exposed by the Myanmar crisis
Internal Affairs July 24, 2021[ The Guardian ] ‘It’s too late’: US doctor says dying patients begging for Covid vaccine
Internal Affairs July 22, 2021[ The Guardian ] Death toll rises and thousands flee homes as floods hit China
Internal Affairs July 21, 2021Myanmar Reports: 15 – 21 July 2021
War & Conflict July 21, 2021Kokang Army / Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) defeated the Tatmadaw in Monekoe, Mu Se Township, northern Shan State, killing 7 junta soldiers and confiscated ammunitions including mortar shells and RPGs
Internal Affairs July 21, 2021[ The Irrawaddy ] Silence on Coup Makes Strategic Sense for Myanmar’s Wa
War & Conflict July 21, 2021Chinland Defense Force announced a new unit in Matupi Township, Chin State – CDF-Matupi, which will operate alongside Chin National Front (CNF) and other CDFsWar & Conflict July 21, 2021Fighting between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the Tatmadaw near Sai Fara village, Hpakant Township, Kachin StateWar & Conflict July 21, 2021Tatmadaw reportedly threatened Hpakant township with artillery strikes should they allow the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) into their villagesWar & Conflict July 21, 2021Tatmadaw launches offensive in Bawlakhe township, Kayah State against Karrenni Army (KA) and Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF)War & Conflict July 21, 2021Tatmadaw launches offensive in Hpruso township, Kayah State against Karrenni Army (KA) and Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF)War & Conflict July 21, 2021Multiple clashes between Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) of the Karen National Union (KNU) and the Tatmadaw forces in Hpapun (Mutraw) district, Karen StateWar & Conflict July 21, 2021Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA of the Karen National Union (KNU) attacked Tatmadaw camp near Bekka village in Kyaikto Township, Mon State
War & Conflict July 21, 2021United League of Arakan (political wing of Arakan Army) announced 2 weeks stay home period to combat Covid-19 in Rakhine StateWar & Conflict July 21, 2021Tatmadaw Beechcraft 1900D crashed near Pyin Oo Lwin; 12 dead 4 injured
War & Conflict July 21, 2021Unknown smoke (possibly from an airstrike) after planes and drones reported flew over downtown Yangon
War & Conflict July 21, 2021Explosion occurred at Defence Services Technological Academy in Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay
War & Conflict July 21, 2021Bomb explosion in Sanmyo ward, Kale Township, SagaingWar & Conflict July 21, 2021Military forces set houses belonging to NLD party members on fire in Shwebo township, Sagaing region. Local fire engines are reported seized by the military.Geopolitics July 19, 2021[ USNI News ] Two Iranian Warships Spotted Near English ChannelMilitary & Defense July 19, 2021[ ArmyTimes ] How Army scientists are developing the next tank that’s not a tankGeopolitics July 19, 2021[ The Geopolitics ] The Philippines’ Maoist Guerillas Vow to Resist ‘Imperialist China’
War & Conflict July 15, 2021Indian Security Forces arrested 4 members of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in Kohima, NagalandWar & Conflict July 15, 2021Kachin Independence Army destroys Tatmadaw’s People’s Militia Force Camp in Waingmaw Township, Myitkyina, Kachin State
War & Conflict July 15, 2021Tatmadaw shelled Kachin Independence Army (KIA) positions in Momauk, Kachin StateWar & Conflict July 15, 2021Kachin Independence Army launched night assault on Tatmadaw position at Shwe Nyaung Pin village in Waingmaw Township, Myitkyina, Kachin State
War & Conflict July 15, 2021Tatmadaw attacked Kachin Independence Army and PDF positions at Shwegu Township, Kachin State with fighter jets
War & Conflict July 15, 2021[ Myanmar Now ] People’s Defence Force in Sagaing says it killed 180 junta troops with help of Kachin Independence Army
Geopolitics July 15, 2021[ The Guardian ] Pakistan detains five Chinese trawlers for alleged illegal fishing