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Burma

Protests Sweep Through ASEAN
November saw protests in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Burma, and may be a harbinger of things to come.

Burma's Football 'Embrace'
As the world’s headlines turned to reforms in Burma, the nation is also branching out into the world of sports.

Mr. President: N. Korea is not Burma
President Obama’s past overtures to North Korea have been rebuffed. Will Pyongyang “unclench” its fist?

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?

America’s “Rebalance”… Towards Southeast Asia
By John J. Brandon

Obama Burma and Cambodia Bound
Obama will become the first sitting U.S. President to visit Burma and Cambodia later this month.

Burma: The Promise and Peril
While various reforms seem to have made Burma a hot destination for investment, many challenges remain.

Time to Cool Burma’s Rapprochement
With Burma’s many internal problems, are business and global leaders ignoring issues of grave concern?

Hurricane Sandy: The Great Reformer?
In 2008 Cyclone Nargis hit Burma, causing massive devastation but spurring reform. Can Sandy push America to tackle climate change?

Thein Sein: Nobel Laureate?
Burma’s President is rumored to be a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. If history is a guide, its not as crazy as it may sound.

The Rohingya: Unwanted at Home, Unwelcome Abroad
If Burma is to embrace democracy, the voices of “the most persecuted people on the planet” must be heard.

New Opportunities for the Women of Burma
Female empowerment must be a top priority as Burma moves towards true democracy.