Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar

The Institute for Strategy and Policy (ISP) is a policy think tank with a focus on Myanmar. Its current newsworthiness stems from the arrest of a US researcher associated with the organization by Chinese authorities. The researcher, identified as an American citizen, is accused by China of "spying" and "endangering national security." This development highlights the geopolitical sensitivities surrounding research on Myanmar and its neighboring countries. While the specific activities of the ISP researcher are under investigation by China, the arrest brings renewed attention to the organization's work and the broader implications of foreign policy analysis in the region. The situation underscores the complex political landscape in and around Myanmar, particularly in light of recent internal developments such as the junta chief clearing the path to become president.