Looking Ahead to 2026: What Lies Ahead for Myanmar

Happy New Year!

The year 2026 began with the arrest of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, prompting mixed global reactions. This perhaps forewarned us that this year newsrooms will be busy covering many issues from regime change to political and economic crises, natural disasters and a trade war.

Already this week, our newsroom quickly shifted focus to both regional and Myanmar news. While journalists can’t foresee the future, we have our own forecasts and predictions, and we consider all possibilities and stay practical and grounded.