This week’s Irrawaddy editorial discussion asks if Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair, still has any hope of resolving Myanmar’s crises.

Ethnic armed groups must choose between remaining resource gatekeepers for China or using their mineral wealth to pursue lasting peace and political legitimacy.

Hundreds of soldiers who fled to Thailand last week to escape resistance offensives have now returned and are massing in the Karen border trade hub.

Beijing’s envoy has urged the KIA and AA to stop fighting the junta in Bhamo and Rakhine State for better ties with China.