Burma’s new leader is vague about her plans to end decades of conflict, but some see new opportunities for peace under a democratically elected government.
Author: LARRY JAGAN
Ceasefire masks flawed peace process
The deal is far from being the nationwide ceasefire agreement the government has been trumpeting, says analyst Larry Jagan.
OPINION: NLD strategy may backfire on Burma
Daw Suu Kyi appears to have hit the campaign trail early, but controversial decisions made by NLD party leadership may backfire in the coming election.
Military set for reshuffle ahead of election
“The question of succession has been resolved amicably, and Soe Win will take over as commander-in-chief of the military in July,” says analyst Larry Jagan.
This parliament makes a mockery of democracy
There is little to suggest that Than Shwe’s parliament is anything more than a brain room for his thinly disguised military dictatorship
ASEAN ups the ante, but who for?
The real issue that concerns ASEAN may not be how to influence Burma’s elections, but how to present them as credible