Commentaries
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Thursday, March 15, 2012 |
Burmese officials should disclose their sources of wealth if they're serious about fighting graft.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 |
Long seen as Southeast Asia's “problem child,” Burma could emerge as a potential challenger to its more economically advanced neighbors—but only if it puts its house in order first. |
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Friday, January 13, 2012 |
Burma is off to a fast start in 2012 with the release of many prominent political prisoners. Now it is important to use that momentum to address other important issues. |
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Friday, December 30, 2011 |
The past year has seen some unexpected progress toward democratic reform in Burma, but it remains to be seen if these developments mark a permanent change in the country's political orientation. |
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Friday, December 16, 2011 |
Until the leaders of Burma’s new government demonstrate an understanding of their past mistakes and change their fundamental view of power and governance, the reforms seen thus far can still be reversed. |
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Articles
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Friday, March 2, 2012 |
Most Burmese said they were impressed by President Thein Sein's speech to Parliament on Thursday, but not everyone is convinced he can. |
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Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
Three of Burma’s most prominent political prisoners recount the night before their release on Jan. 13. |
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Saturday, November 5, 2011 |
Hunger strikers in Burma’s prisons use their bodies as weapons to demand their rights, knowing that they are risking their lives by doing so. |
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Friday, October 21, 2011 |
Recent Burmese history may have been much different if a young student had acted on his intention to assassinate Khin Nyunt in 1990. |
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Saturday, July 30, 2011 |
Mae Sot, Thailand is a border town where most of the inhabitants are Burmese and where Burmese language, cuisine and culture predominate. But for those longing to return to Burma, it is still a long way from home. |
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