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Paying Lip Service Won’t Purchase Reform

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Most of Burma’s parliamentary MPs served in the past regime, so they know well how to speak about reform without actually reforming anything. But this time, can they deliver?

Burma Receives a Red Card

Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Burmese officials and fans must both accept responsibility and make changes if Burma is to repair its sporting image, which was left in tatters after the cancellation of the national team’s match with Oman.

Stemming the Chinese Tide

Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Chinese have much invested in Burma, and if they don’t pay attention to the Burmese people better than the Burmese government does, they may face a rebellion that threatens those investments.

Just Too Convenient

Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Nobody is sure who was behind the bombings in Burma last week, and nobody is likely to find out—it’s just too convenient for the government that they don’t.

'Responsible Tourism' Begins at Home

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
In promoting “responsible tourism,” Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD hope to open up Burma for increased microeconomic development and improved ties with the outside world, but the government must participate for this to happen.

When a Worthless Currency Appreciates

Monday, June 6, 2011
The recent rise of the kyat against the US dollar should not mask the fact that Burma's economy is going from bad to worse.

What Can We Learn from Egypt?

Monday, February 7, 2011
The people of Burma are watching closely as the events unfold in Egypt, hoping to both learn and find inspiration from their pro-democracy compatriots in the Middle East—but the junta is watching as well.

Remembering Burma's Broken Families

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Aung San Suu Kyi's meeting yesterday with relatives of some of Burma's 2,200 political prisoners serves as a reminder of the enormous toll that repression has taken on the country's families.

Dark Election Means a Dark Future

Monday, November 1, 2010
The “Internet slowdown” taking place inside Burma is one more example of the junta's non-democratic efforts to manipulate the election. It also bodes ill for the country's future.

Than Shwe Juggles the Numbers in Choosing Election Date

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
With the help of his astrologers, Burmese junta chief Snr-Gen Than Shwe clearly juggled the numbers to reach an election date of November 7.

House Odds Stacked in Favor of the Junta

Monday, July 5, 2010
The people of Burma love to gamble, and the riskiest and most rigged game in town may be the coming election.

Alarm Bells Ring Over New Nuclear Evidence

Sunday, June 6, 2010
An hour-long documentary film on Burma's nuclear ambitions and tunnel-building program has reawakened alarm throughout the region about the Burmese regime's military relationship with North Korea.

Time to Dig In

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. These may be the thoughts of the NLD and the ethnic armies as they wait for the regime's next move.

Ghost of Orwell Still Haunts Burma

Thursday, March 18, 2010
In true Orwellian fashion, the Burmese junta's “election” laws are a perversion of the spirit of democracy, designed to allow the generals to select who will rule the country.

Privatization? What Privatization?

Saturday, February 27, 2010
The recent sell-off of state-owned businesses by Burma's ruling generals is just an extension of their wholesale theft of the country's resources.

No Turning Back

Saturday, January 9, 2010
Burma's military supremo has reiterated his determination to press ahead with this year's planned election.

Strengthening Kyat Gets the Experts Thinking

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The recent rise in the value of the Burmese kyat against the US dollar is giving not only currency traders cause for thought—financial experts and market observers are also looking into the likely reason for the kyat's newly won strength.

The Facts Remain the Same

Thursday, November 5, 2009
Washington has decided to take a new approach to dealing with Burma’s oppressive rulers, but for the country’s people, nothing has changed.

Too Soon for Optimism

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
A dose of skepticism is advised in reacting to the Burmese Prime Minister’s remarks on Aung San Suu Kyi and her national reconciliation role.

Defeating the Wa would Win Wide Applause

Friday, October 9, 2009
Burmese government forces would win wide applause as well as a major military campaign if it attacked and defeated the United Wa State Army.


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