Aung San Suu Kyi

The White House has nominated Derek Mitchell to be the first U.S. ambassador to Burma in 22 years.

Signs of democratic reforms in Burma are welcome. But are they likely to help bring an end to ethnic unrest in Kachin state?

This month’s by-elections in Burma have further assured the West that it’s time to start loosening sanctions. But some caution is warranted.

The West doesn’t need to lift an arms embargo to help arm Burma. Lifting investment restrictions will do the job.

Aung San Suu Kyi and her party were expected to do well. What’s surprising is that they were allowed to.

Aung San Suu Kyi and her party were expected to do well. What’s surprising is that they were allowed to.

Despite the groundbreaking by-election in Burma at the weekend, don’t expect the Army to give much away.

Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy look to have scored key victories in by-elections in Burma on Sunday.

Burma’s democratic icon is expected to take a seat in parliament following this weekend’s by-election. But is the junta using her as a fig leaf?

As Burma prepares for potentially groundbreaking by-elections on April 1, spare a thought for the man running against Aung San Suu Kyi.

Burma’s leader announces that foreign monitors will be allowed in for by-elections scheduled for next month.

The signs of reform in Burma are clear. But is the country changing too quickly – and will it be exploited by outsiders?