REAL ART • GLOBAL ISSUES • HUMAN VOICES

Issue areas: Biodiversity and Wildlife Protection, Economic Diversification, Conservation Finance, Emerging Green Finance

Dismissed but still fired up, the luminous Mr. Fish speaks with THROAT about self-censorship and state censorship. “As an artist, you want to take chances,” he says, “and be fearless enough to reveal the ache in your heart.”

For decades, Myanmar's peace process has been dominated by a familiar cast: senior military figures, ethnic armed organization leaders, veteran politicians, and international donors. Decisions have been made behind closed doors. Young people have been expected to watch, wait, and accept the outcomes.