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Ashin Wirathu: The Monk Behind Burma’s “Buddhist Terror”

Ashin Wirathu: The Monk Behind Burma’s “Buddhist Terror”

A TIME Magazine cover story has riled Thein Sein along with much of the nation.

Myanmar, Burma, Living in La La Land with Two-Child Policy

Myanmar, Burma, Living in La La Land with Two-Child Policy

Plans to revive Burma’s two-child limit for Muslim Rohingyas has sparked staunch opposition on moral grounds.

India to Station Ground Forces in Afghanistan?

India to Station Ground Forces in Afghanistan?

The Diplomat rounds up this week’s upcoming events in the Asia-Pacific.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to Visit Burma, Discuss Economic Development

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to Visit Burma, Discuss Economic Development

Meeting postponed in Seoul, PM Abe has opted to go to Burma instead.

Burma Goes to Press

Burma Goes to Press

Burma has taken one step closer to openness with the unfettering of its formerly state-run newspaper industry.

Burma: A Fragile Peace

Burma: A Fragile Peace

By Tom Fawthrop
The feting of Burmese President Thein Sein in Europe and elsewhere is premature. Much work remains for Burma to achieve a true peace.

A Brave New Burma?

A Brave New Burma?

Amid reforms, Burma remains embroiled in conflict. Have human rights taken a backseat to development?

Burma’s Biggest Win: Its Legislature

Burma’s Biggest Win: Its Legislature

Burma’s legislature has been a boon for the country. But building a parliamentary house takes time

Burma Confirms Airstrikes on Kachin Rebels

Burma Confirms Airstrikes on Kachin Rebels

While Burma has opened up to the outside world and undertaken political reform, internal strife remains.

A Rough Road for Reform in Burma

A Rough Road for Reform in Burma

Recent events show that even though reforms in Burma have been widely hailed as positive, the future is unclear.

An Extraordinary Moment: Obama Makes History in Burma

An Extraordinary Moment: Obama Makes History in Burma

The Diplomat’s Steve Finch reports from Burma on President Barack Obama’s historic visit. Will reforms press forward?

Burma: The Promise and Peril

Burma: The Promise and Peril

While various reforms seem to have made Burma a hot destination for investment, many challenges remain.

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