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Rebel soldiers ride in the back of a pickup truck in southern Karenni State, in Myanmar, on Jan. 28, 2024. (Adam Ferguson/The New York Times)

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Myanmar’s Resistance Forces Gain Momentum: Historic Capture of Lashio Weakens Junta’s Control

Summary by GEOPOLIST The article from USIP highlights the recent success of Myanmar's resistance forces in their fight against the…

August 14, 2024

Rebel soldiers ride in the back of a pickup truck in southern Karenni State, in Myanmar, on Jan. 28, 2024. (Adam Ferguson/The New York Times)

Myanmar’s Resistance Forces Gain Momentum: Historic Capture of Lashio Weakens Junta’s Control

Xi Prefers Fleet Power to Street Protest

Xi Jinping’s Shift in Crisis Management: From Protests to Military Power