Border Angels Ep. 9: Insights into Myanmar (Japanese)
On April 18, 2025, Professor Maiko Ichihara of Hitotsubashi University’s Graduate School of Law appeared on the YouTube program “Border Angels Ep. 9: Insights into Myanmar”. In the video, Professor Ichihara discussed the current state of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, the military regime’s rule, and the country’s future prospects. She pointed out that while the military remains powerful with support from China and Russia, civil society still possesses the valuable asset of past democratic experience. At the same time, she noted that long-standing interethnic distrust has deepened social divisions, creating vulnerabilities that facilitate the spread of disinformation. Therefore, she emphasized that presenting a shared vision for the future—through economic development and education—is key to social integration. Furthermore, she argued that Japan should support civil society rather than the military, assisting democratization through information dissemination and strengthening institutional foundations.
