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Myanmar’s Resistance is Fracturing. Here’s What that Means

Under pressure from advancing junta troops and a growing Chinese role in the conflict, Myanmar’s many resistance groups have been increasingly at odds with each other, sparking fears the united front against the coup is starting to crumble.

Thomas van Linge • July 27, 2026 • 14 min read



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