The Asia Foundation
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Learn more.
International Crisis Group
The International Crisis Group is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict. Learn more.
Chatham House
The Royal Institute of International Affairs, commonly known as Chatham House, is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation based in London whose mission is to analyse and promote the understanding of major international issues and current affairs. Learn more.
Behavioural Insights Team
The Behavioural Insights Team exists to improve people’s lives and communities. They work in partnership with governments, local authorities, businesses and charities, often using simple changes to tackle major policy problems.
They generate and apply behavioural insights to inform policy, improve public services and deliver results for citizens and society.
Developing common understanding of peace in Myanmar
Background to the conflict
Since independence in 1948, Myanmar has been affected by continuous violent conflicts between at least 20 active ethnic armed organisations. These groups are seeking more autonomy from the central state and large swathes of the country have been affected by uprisings and insurgencies. The continued strong political role of the military and a centralisation of power add to the multiple causes of conflict in Myanmar.