Who is to blame for Myanmar's 'Generation Z' crisis?

He said both the military and ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD) are to blame. He hopes the younger generation will be able to change the course. Myanmar's Generation Z is an important demographic, and covers broad swaths of the economy.

Are young people still leaders of Myanmar's revolutionary resistance?

Three years on from Myanmar’s heady revolutionary “moment” in February 2021, young people remain both leaders of the revolutionary resistance, but also make up a large percentage of those killed in fighting the military.

How did Generation Z become a member?

To be a member of Generation Z during this revolutionary moment became entrenched through a common experience of lives and aspirations ruptured, as well as deep and intense hatred of the military, or Sit Tat (military force) (see Chiu 2024).

Why is Myanmar's military so reliant on Russia and China?

Myanmar’s military has become increasingly reliant on its air force, supplied by long-time allies Russia and China, to counter the rebels. The consequences for civilians have been horrific. Last week, at least 168 people were killed in an attack on a village. The victims included 30 children.

How did Gen Z grow up?

Unlike previous generations, Gen Z also grew up with mobile phones and the internet. The political situation was far from perfect – especially for members of the persecuted Rohingya minority – yet many were filled with hope for the future. Universities flourished again, after years of closure.