CEU eTD Collection (2025); Myat, Thint: Inter-Rebel Conflict and Network Dynamics in Post-Coup Myanmar (2021 - 2025)

CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2025
Author Myat, Thint
Title Inter-Rebel Conflict and Network Dynamics in Post-Coup Myanmar (2021 - 2025)
Summary Which rebel groups fight among each other in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war? Which regions are most affected by this violence? And how has inter-rebel conflict evolved in the wake of the 2021 military coup? While existing research has largely focused on inter-rebel dynamics during the pre-coup era, this thesis turns to the contemporary landscape, offering a detailed analysis of rebel group interactions in post-coup Myanmar. Drawing on conflict event data from 2021 to 2025, the study traces the shifting alliances, rivalries, and fault lines among armed actors. It maps where inter-rebel violence is most concentrated and identifies which groups are the key players in the conflict. Designed through a visual storytelling approach, the research presents these complex dynamics in an accessible form, combining data-driven insights with network visualization to illuminate the strategic, political, and territorial motivations behind inter-rebel behavior. This study contributes to the broader understanding of insurgent fragmentation, alliance formation, and the evolving nature of Myanmar’s civil war.
Supervisor Hall, Karl
Department Undergraduate Studies BA
Full texthttps://www.etd.ceu.edu/2025/myat_thint.pdf

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