Tag: Theo Zaw

The Nuclear Spark to Place on ASEAN’s Table (Part 6 – Conclusion) by Theo Zaw

The Nuclear Spark to Place on ASEAN’s Table (Part 6 – Conclusion) by Theo ZawMoeMaKa, June 1, 2025 Under the 2008 Constitution, cabinet members could not be nominated directly, but once appointed, the Minister of Defense was considered a member…

The Fuse That Must Be Lit Under ASEAN (Part 5) – By Theo Zaw

The Fuse That Must Be Lit Under ASEAN (Part 5) – By Theo ZawMoeMaKa, May 29, 2025 You may have noticed that this series has been circling around Myanmar’s nuclear ambitions, which ultimately failed to reach their goal between 2000…

Theo Zaw – The Fire on ASEAN’s Lap (Part 4)

Theo Zaw – The Fire on ASEAN’s Lap (Part 4)MoeMaKa, May 23, 2025 Myanmar’s Pursuit of Nuclear Technology: Russia and North Korea in the Spotlight Myanmar’s ambitions to acquire nuclear technology in the 2000s were focused on two key countries…

The Fire Coal Placed on ASEAN’s Lap (3) by Theo Zaw

The Fire Coal Placed on ASEAN’s Lap (3) by Theo ZawMoeMaKa, May 21, 2025 Revelations in The New York Times The New York Times further revealed that Pakistan’s former President Gen. Pervez Musharraf had once requested Myanmar’s military leaders to…

A Fireball on ASEAN’s Lap (Part 2) – by Theo Zaw

A Fireball on ASEAN’s Lap (Part 2) – by Theo ZawMoeMaKa, May 19, 2025 Based on findings from top U.S. investigative agencies, it appears increasingly evident that Myanmar’s defense minister’s statement at the 2012 Shangri-La Dialogue—claiming the country had ceased…

 A Torch to Drop on ASEAN’s Lap (Part 1) by Theo Zaw

A Torch to Drop on ASEAN’s Lap (Part 1) by Theo ZawMoeMaKa, May 18, 2025 Saying “ASEAN issues aren’t worth shedding blood over” may not raise eyebrows anymore—ASEAN no longer stirs much emotion. But on the flip side, it’s still…