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Burma

Don’t Forget the Children in Burma
The government in Burma appears to be making some progress on human rights. Hillary Clinton should take the chance to press it over the country’s forgotten minority children.

U.S. Restores Burma Ties
The U.S. announces plans to restore diplomatic ties with Burma. But more steps are needed to lift sanctions.

Burma’s Breakthrough?
Is the international community – and ASEAN in particular – getting carried away by the change in Burma?

Burma’s Breakthrough?
Is the international community – and ASEAN in particular – getting carried away by the change in Burma?

Asia’s Nuclear Footprints
Asia’s ability to ensure the region’s nuclear arms are properly managed will depend on the actions of 3 nations.

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.

A Step Back For Burma?
Much has been made of Burma’s recent reforms. But old ethnic conflicts could undermine its efforts.
ASEAN and Natural Disasters
ASEAN countries would do well to learn from Malaysia and Singapore’s examples on disaster preparedness.

Murder on the Mekong
The killing of a dozen Chinese workers in Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle has prompted an assertive response from China. Too assertive for some of its neighbors.

Will Clinton Visit Pyongyang?
Hillary Clinton’s visit to Burma has raised the question of whether a trip to North Korea could one day be on the cards.

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.

Europe Grapples With U.S. Pivot
European nations will have to get used to the U.S. paying more attention to Asia, says Sir Malcolm Rifkind. It doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

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.

Questions Aplenty on Burma
A panel discussion in New Delhi underscores the ongoing questions about the longevity of reforms in Burma.

China’s Burma Fightback
Burma may welcome the thaw in U.S. ties marked by Hillary Clinton’s visit. But its interests still lay with China.

China’s Burma Fightback
Burma may welcome the thaw in U.S. ties marked by Hillary Clinton’s visit. But its interests still lay with China.

Judging Clinton’s Burma Visit
History will be made with Hillary Clinton’s visit to Burma. But will the trip be a success?

Slow Down With Burma
ASEAN and the West have been quick to embrace the promise of change in Burma. It’s too early to get excited.

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.

India Looks East
After two decades, India’s “Look East” policy is finally taking shape. But how will China feel about warming ties?

Burma's Opium Addiction
A rights group issues a disturbing report on the opium industry in one Burma state. The junta has to act.