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Aung San Suu Kyi
ASEAN Predictions for 2012
Last year was a big one for news in Southeast Asia. Here are some suggestions on what to expect in 2012.
Moving U.S.-Burma Ties Forward
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s trip to Burma is history. But how do the U.S. and Burma move forward?
Suu Kyi to Run in Election
Burma pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi says she intends to compete in parliamentary elections.
Clinton’s Burma Verification Mission
As Hillary Clinton begins her historic trip to Burma, The Diplomat speaks with leading China analyst Elizabeth Economy about how Beijing sees things.
Being Cautious on Burma
Relations between the U.S. and Burma are developing rapidly. It’s vital, then, that progress is properly measured.
The Burma Spring?
Burma’s leadership is showing signs of change. It may be slow in coming, but it should also be welcomed.
Burma Government Turns One
A year after the military junta held elections, there are signs of progress in Burma. But it’s still very early days.
Burma Bamboozles China
Does Burma’s announcement that it is scrapping a controversial dam project indicate genuine change ahead?
Benchmarks for Burma
Burma’s government has pledged change, and there are signs something is really happening. But there are ways to measure the regime’s progress toward democracy.
UN Laments Burma Prisoners
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Burma issues a scathing report over political prisoners.
Burma's Leadership Tries Plan B
Desperate for international legitimacy, Burma’s new president has been keen to give the impression of change in the country. ASEAN shouldn’t be fooled.
Suu Kyi Hits the Road
Despite warnings from officials, Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi has started a tour of the country. Is she safe?