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Su Mon

Su Mon

Asia-Pacific Senior Analyst at ACLED specializing in Myanmar conflict dynamics and democracy in Asia

Jul 13, 2026

13:05
But besides that, I'm wondering about how you would characterize the conflicts since 2021 by year, because it seems to me that there has been a pretty big shift in what that conflict looks like year on year, and we've just come up to an anniversary.
Su Mon
Su MonGUEST
13:21
So when the military staged, uh, the coup, and then they also imprisoned the, uh, ruling government, state councilor, and the ruling party, most of them are current imprisoned, and the country leader and state councilor, Aung San Suu Kyi, this Nobel laureate, she's also imprisoned.
Su Mon
Su MonGUEST
13:39
In fact, many, many people don't know whether she stay alive or not.
Su Mon
Su MonGUEST
13:43
So the campaigns are concentrated right now demanding the military f- to provide any proof of life.
Su Mon
Su MonGUEST
13:49
So that's how the campaigns also progress over the years, demanding the military leave out of the politics, and now we are seeing the campaigns where we demand the proof of life of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Su Mon
Su MonGUEST
14:02
And in terms of conflict, uh, there are very significant shift, like at least three conflict turning points that almost changed the whole political system.
Su Mon
Su MonGUEST
14:12
So starting from 2022 and late 2023, we are seeing two major developments.

8 MINS LATER

21:56
But I guess, uh, one thing I would like to ask is what is everyday life like then for people in Myanmar? Y- you know, even if you're in the government or if you're somebody who lives in the rural areas, what is your experience with conflict or change?

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