The article "Fueling the Generals" examines the external economic and political factors that have allowed Myanmar’s military junta to sustain power since the 2021 coup. It explores how neighboring nations and regional corporations provide critical lifelines that enable the regime to persist despite a lack of domestic legitimacy and ongoing internal conflict.

Ultimately, the author argues that the struggle for democracy in Myanmar is no longer just a domestic issue, but one deeply connected to the international networks that sustain the regime's economic viability.

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By early 2026, Myanmar’s civil war has evolved into a nationwide struggle, marked by the military junta’s (SAC) systematic use of arson. Since the 2021 coup, over 125,328 civilian homes have been destroyed.

This destruction is a deliberate execution of the "Four Cuts" strategy, designed to sever ties between resistance forces and their civilian support. Despite the junta’s push for "legitimacy" through sham elections, scorched-earth tactics have only intensified throughout 2025 and 2026.

Examines how the 2026 "proxy government" uses cybersecurity laws and surveillance technology (drones and AI) to treat dissidents as transnational criminals.

The Focus: The use of "lawfare" and regional extradition to target the diaspora, framing political opposition as "cyber-criminals."