National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA)

The National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA) is an armed group based in Myanmar’s Shan State, primarily composed of former Shan State Army members. It operates as a non-state armed organization involved in regional conflicts, often engaged in both political and military activities aimed at promoting the interests of the Shan ethnic group. The NDAA has played a role in negotiations with the Myanmar government and is part of broader ethnic insurgent alliances. While striving for greater autonomy for Shan people, it is also involved in the complex landscape of Myanmar’s internal conflicts and peace processes.