Rashid Abdi

Wan Tan, Editor of the BBC Burmese service, shares critical insights on Myanmar’s upcoming elections following the military coup. He discusses the oppressive electoral environment, public apathy, and humanitarian crises affecting millions. Tinza Shunlei-Yi, a Burmese resistance figure in exile, explains why they deem the elections a sham and highlights the rise of new resistance leaders. Rashid Abdi analyzes the geopolitical implications of Somaliland's recognition by Israel, tying it to regional security in the Red Sea.