Is the US dabbling in the darker side of diplomacy?
If the US embraces President Thein Sein’s rabble of military officials and cronies too soon, it risks leaving a tainted legacy in Burma, and not for the first time
They talk the talk, but baulk at the walk
Any talk of dialogue between Burma’s government and the opposition must be contrasted with a lengthy record of eliminating any threat to its grip on power
Burma ‘will remain rich, poor and controversial’
Norwegian envoy backs continued international engagement with the Burmese junta but warns that the country’s future lies with those “in the driving seat”
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US official sees no progress in Burma
Dec 10, 2009 (AFP), There are no signs of progress towards democratic change in Burma despite Washington’s decision to hold direct talks with the country’s military rulers, a senior US[…]
Suu Kyi welcomes US policy change
Sept 25, 2009 (DVB), Burma opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has welcomed a revision of US policy to Burma that will see Washington step up engagement with the ruling[…]
Burmese foreign minister visits Washington embassy
Sept 22, 2009 (DVB), Burmese foreign minister Nyan Win has arrived in New York after being granted permission to visit the Burmese embassy in Washington, a US official said yesterday.[…]
US senator to visit Burma this month
Aug 7, 2009 (DVB), United States Senator Jim Webb is due to visit Burma this month to discuss furthering US interests in the country, the first time a member of[…]
Roundtable: Khin Nyunt's legacy
Oct 22, 2008 (DVB), It has been four years since general Khin Nyunt, the State Peace and Development Council’s most powerful military intelligence chief and prime minister, was arrested and[…]
Interview: Engaging with the military regime
Sep 23, 2008 (DVB), Twenty years after the military coup which ended the 8888 uprising, DVB spoke to three former Burmese army officers about the outlook for the pro-democracy struggle[…]
Engaging with the military regime
Sep 23, 2008 (DVB), Twenty years after the military coup which ended the 8888 uprising, DVB spoke to three former Burmese army officers about the outlook for the pro-democracy struggle[…]
NLD dismisses Thai PM's call to sideline Daw Suu
Aug 26, 2008 (DVB), A National League for Democracy spokesperson has dismissed the Thai prime minister's comment that the international community should focus on the 2010 elections instead of dialogue[…]
