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Understanding Myanmar’s Peace Process: Ceasefire Agreements is the second paper in a series of publications in which local actors involved in the ongoing peace processes in Myanmar step back and reflect on different dimensions of the ongoing process. Each of the publications in the series provides a deep analysis of different dimensions of the peace process: the importance of a gender analysis, the complexity of the ceasefire process, and the necessity of public participation in current peace efforts.
With the government of Myanmar and multiple armed groups now engaging in peace talks after more than 60 years of conflict, this series, aptly titled Catalyzing Reflection on Dialogue Processes among Parties in Myanmar, addresses the urgent need to document these dimensions in order to better understand the country’s complex and rapidly shifting peace process.
The authors are Myanmar nationals, whose expertise in the respective topics is based on their direct involvement on the ground. Their research and analyses speak directly to other actors in the process, the larger Myanmar community, and international actors in supporting roles. We hope that this series catalyzes more discussions and reflection to support current local, national and international peace efforts.
This essay was prepared by Min Zaw Oo in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not reflect the view of the Myanmar Peace Center or the Government of Myanmar.