Connecting the Federal Democracy Charter with the “Way of Rakhita”
A Theoretical Analysis of the State of Relations between the ULA and NUG led Movements
Category: Issue Brief
Alternative Justice: Analyzing the ULA’s Legal System in Arakan
The initiation and expansion of the ULA’s judiciary system can be seen as one of the fastest-growing judiciary channels parallel to the existing state’s judicial system in Myanmar.
Center for Arakan Studies
Communal Tension on the Rise? Addressing the Question of Socio-Political Cohesion in Arakan
While the Rakhine attribute the crisis to the loss of sovereignty and lack of autonomy for their region, the Rohingya view the lack of recognition of their ‘Rohingya identity’ and status as an indigenous ethnic group as the key motivators of their plight.
Center for Arakan Studies
The Arakan Army’s Journey: From Rebels to Rulers and A New Arakan Paradigm
"This decision came out from our analysis of the current situation in our region. This decision represents all people in Arakan and the government has to seriously consider it."
Center for Arakan Studies
Analyzing the Diminishing Civil Space in the post-Coup Arakan
Since the 2021 coup in Myanmar, both media and CSO organizations in Rakhine State have faced severe challenges that have significantly hindered their operations and endangered their staff.
Center for Arakan Studies
Forgotten Voices: Addressing Challenges Faced by the Double Minority Groups in Arakan
Rakhine State, historically known as Arakan, is situated on the eastern bank of the Bay of Bengal, separated by the Arakan Roma Mountain ranges from other parts of Myanmar. Within Myanmar, it shares borders with Chin State to the north, and the Magway, Bago, and Irrawaddy Regions to the east. In the northwest, it has an international border with the Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban districts of Bangladesh.
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A Comparative Analysis of the Post-Cyclone Scenarios of Mocha and Nargis in Myanmar
In comparison between Cyclone Nargis and Mocha, the military regimes’ responses, and actions towards the cyclones’ management in short and long-term perspectives can be seen as not too different. Their own actions for emergency responses and rehabilitation processes remain insufficient in certain factors that lead the affected communities to be more harmful.
Center for Arakan Studies
Monthly Report | March 2023
While the junta’s forces and Arakan Army (AA) are now in an informal truce, the news of the registration of the political parties in Rakhine have become more prominent in March.
Center for Arakan Studies
Monthly Report | Febuary 2023
In February 2023, both tensions and relaxation could be seen in politics in Rakhine State. Tensions between the Arakan Army, and junta forces happened due after the junta forces' reinforcement such as military types of equipment, patrol and...
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The Investments of China and India in Rakhine State: The Perspectives of Rakhine Stakeholders on Ground in Post-Coup Myanmar
Rakhine State is an attractive location for foreign direct investment (FDI) due to several compelling factors. Firstly, its strategic position along the Bay of Bengal makes it a geostrategic hub for business ventures. Additionally, the region is endowed with abundant natural resources, breathtaking beaches, and fascinating cultural and historical sites, which make it a prime destination for investment in tourism, mining, and other related industries.
Center for Arakan Studies
Footsteps of China and India on Arakan in Post-Coup Myanmar
While the junta’s forces and Arakan Army (AA) are now in an informal truce, the news of the registration of the political parties in Rakhine have become more prominent in March. As the twoarmed parties are in a lack of trust toward each other,...
Center for Arakan Studies
Monthly Report | March 2023
While the junta’s forces and Arakan Army (AA) are now in an informal truce, the news of the registration of the political parties in Rakhine have become more prominent in March.
Center for Arakan Studies
Monthly Report | Febuary 2023
In February 2023, both tensions and relaxation could be seen in politics in Rakhine State. Tensions between the Arakan Army, and junta forces happened due after the junta forces' reinforcement such as military types of equipment, patrol and,...
Center for Arakan Studies
Arakan Review: Return To War
Just 20 months after a de facto ceasefire between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), a series of armed clashes resumed in three locations in northern Rakhine,...