ASEAN’s Actions on Myanmar Do Not Constitute Interference in Internal Affairs: An Analysis of the Myanmar Crisis Through International Law Under the UN and ASEAN Charters
Following the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, the junta has dismissed international peace initiatives as "internal interference." However, a closer examination of the ASEAN and UN Charters reveals that these diplomatic efforts—and the mandate for inclusive dialogue—align fully with international law and collective regional security responsibilities.
The Shadow Skies: How Myanmar’s "Ghost Fleet" and Regional Banks Defy Western Sanctions
Five years after Myanmar’s 2021 coup, Western "smart sanctions" face a stalemate against the military junta's resilient shadow economy. Despite targeted restrictions, the regime sustains its air campaign by breaking fuel import records and exploiting regional loopholes—relying on Iranian ghost fleets, maritime evasion tactics, and a major pivot to Thai banking hubs.
Western Sanctions 2.0: The Jet Fuel and Banking Embargo
In 2026, the international effort to isolate Myanmar’s military regime shifted into a high-stakes war of attrition. A coalition of the US, Canada, and the EU synchronized sanctions targeting foreign currency and aviation fuel. Meanwhile, the junta relies on shadow fleets, regional bridge banks, and non-aligned networks to maintain its critical lifelines.