Myanmar: The War That Never Ends… Or Is It Just That No One Wants to Lose?

Why has Myanmar been trapped in civil war for more than five years since the 2021 military coup — and why does this conflict actually stretch back nearly 80 years?

In this episode, we take a calm, clear look at one of the world’s longest-running and most overlooked conflicts. From the ethnic tensions that began right after independence in 1948, through decades of rebellion and uneasy ceasefires, to the dramatic 2021 coup that turned peaceful protests into a full-scale civil war.

We break down the current painful stalemate: • The military junta still controls the big cities and economic heartland • Resistance forces and ethnic armed groups dominate the borderlands and rural areas • Why neither side can achieve total victory

You’ll also discover: • Ch ...