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Allegra Mendelson is Southeast Asia Globe’s editorial intern. Originally from Canada, she has previously worked in Malaysia and Myanmar and is interested in stories related to governance, religion, and international law.
Few Rohingya are expecting life to improve with the ousting of Aung San Suu Kyi following Myanmar’s military coup. But with the tatmadaw now facing condemnation, rumours are circulating that they may try to win favour with the persecuted ethnic group By Allegra Mendelson - Feb 12, 2021
As hundreds-of-thousands of protestors take to the streets across Myanmar's cities, the social media-centred Civil Disobedience Movement is drawing on protest tactics old and new as it rallies against last week's military coup By Allegra Mendelson - Feb 08, 2021
As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of the coup that unfolded in the early hours of February 1, observers are speculating as to the reasons behind the timing of the power grab, as well as the long-term impact that a military government could have on the country By Kiana Duncan and Allegra Mendelson - Feb 02, 2021
As a military coup unfolded with the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi in the early hours of 1 February, panicked citizens feared food and cash shortages, while others pulled down National League for Democracy flags frightened of violent reprisals for their support of the ousted party By Allegra Mendelson - Feb 01, 2021
