Aung San Suu Kyi

With the first signs of reform there in decades, the US plan to extend sanctions against the government is misguided and self-defeating, says David Steinberg.

Freed political prisoners in Burma share their stories of the conditions, and sometimes torture, they faced.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s backers say it’s time for her to meet the public. She’s been attacked once by junta supporters. Could it happen again?

Burma’s opposition leader may have achieved less than the Chinese premier. But Suu Kyi’s less is definitely more.

Thein Sein has had a tough start to the presidency in Burma. But denying Burma the ASEAN chair would have to be only the start of increased pressure.

Burma has taken its first steps away from military dictatorship. There’s a long way to go, but sanctions should be halted, says Marie Lall.

Burma’s opposition leader speaks out on Egypt, democracy and social media.

The arrest of Australian publisher Ross Dunkley suggests it’s business as usual for Burma’s ruling junta.

Despite the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and a new name, Burma’s the same. But it’s not the only problem country in Asia.

From WikiLeaks to tragic accidents to the release of Suu Kyi — its been a busy year in South-east Asia.

Policymakers seem to think India’s interests are best served by cosying up to Burma’s junta. But they’re wrong.

Burma’s junta has freed Aung San Suu Kyi. Now they just have to decide how to refer to her.