Muslims and the Politics of Inclusion in Myanmar

This seminar is an online event via Zoom

Date: November 24, 2025 (Monday)

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM (Melbourne Time)

          01:30-02:30 PM (Myanmar/Yangon Time)

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Muslims in Myanmar have long faced systemic marginalization, but during the failed democratic transition (2010–2021), discrimination, violence, and state-led atrocities intensified—most notably the Rohingya crisis. Following the Spring Revolution, new political ideas have emerged, creating opportunities to rethink inclusion within a future federal democracy. However, the politics of 

belonging remain highly contested.

This talk examines the changing dynamics of inclusion and exclusion of Muslim communities in Myanmar, their participation in the ongoing revolutionary movement, and the broader challenges involved in building an inclusive political future. As the military junta moves toward a planned 

election—often scapegoating Muslims, as seen in previous regimes—this presentation will also evaluate the current situation of Muslim minorities, the complexities of the Rakhine-Rohingya 

tensions, and the opportunities and risks ahead for creating an inclusive nation. 

Aung Ko Ko is the Executive Director of Mosaic Myanmar, a leading civil society organization dedicated to fostering 

community cohesion and social integration through education and advocacy. He holds a Master’s degree in Conflict 

Resolution and Coexistence from Brandeis University and has served as a Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University and the University of Melbourne. He is currently based in 

Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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