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Sebastian Strangio is a journalist and author focusing on Southeast Asia. Since 2008, his reporting from across the region has appeared in more than 30 leading publications in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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Aung San Suu Kyi faces dilemma over controversial dam project

Aung San Suu Kyi faces dilemma over controversial dam project

Since its suspension five years ago, the $3.6 billion Myitsone hydropower project has come to symbolize the bad old days in Myanmar.
Great Expectations: Will Myanmar’s Election Bring Real Change?

Great Expectations: Will Myanmar’s Election Bring Real Change?

On Nov. 8, an estimated 30 million people took part in Myanmar’s first free national election in a quarter-century.
Uncertainty looms for Myanmar's Muslims

Uncertainty looms for Myanmar’s Muslims

Despite a historic election promising change, Muslims in Myanmar feel threatened and excluded.
Myanmar by-elections a hard sell in Kachin conflict zone

Myanmar by-elections a hard sell in Kachin conflict zone

In Kachin State, ‘reform’ remains a distant concept.
Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi Fever

Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Fever

Burma’s democratic icon is expected to take a seat in parliament following this weekend’s by-election. But is the junta using her as a fig leaf?
Myanmar: Suu Kyi fever in pre-election Yangon

Myanmar: Suu Kyi fever in pre-election Yangon

Many of Aung San Suu Kyi’s supporters view her as a national messiah able to overcome any obstacle.