With the Arakan Army (AA) now holding the grand majority of territory in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and the group pushing even further beyond into junta territory in other areas, it is critical to understand the group’s current position, network of alliances, and possible future moves.
As Myanmar’s civil war rages on, the AA’s continued movements, priorities, and constraints will deeply shape the war’s trajectory. This session will discuss these topics and consider the deeper implications of AA advances for the ultimate future of the war.
Featured Speakers
Drake Avila, Independent Analyst
Su Mon Thant, Asia-Pacific Senior Analyst, Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED)
Steve Ross, Senior Fellow, Stimson Center
Sarah Godek, Research Associate, East Asia Program, Stimson Center (Moderator)