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Myanmar reforms
Myanmar’s US Lobby Link Enters the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Have Myanmar’s Armed Forces Gone Too Far?
By Hunter Marston and Andrew Morgan
Recent events show just how far Myanmar has to travel on the road to reform.
Myanmar to Investigate Violent Protest Crackdown
By Prashanth Parameswaran
President reportedly orders a government inquiry into a Yangon protest crackdown.
Where the Pivot Went Wrong – And How To Fix It
By Joshua Kurlantzick
"The Obama administration’s Southeast Asia policy has been badly misguided."
A Make or Break Year for Myanmar
By Hunter Marston
With elections, ceasefire negotiations, and constitutional measures, 2015 will be a major test for the fledgling democracy.
Perhaps It's Time to Call It ‘Burma,’ Again
By Luke Hunt
Myanmar continues to backslide on reforms. It might be time to stop giving its leaders the benefit of the doubt.
Obama’s Myanmar Town-Hall Meeting
By Jacob Goldberg
The president discusses democratization and education with young leaders in Myanmar.
Myanmar Insists Reforms Are Working
By Mong Palatino
Myanmar is changing, argues the foreign minister. Not fast enough, respond the critics.
The Outlook for LGBT Rights in Myanmar
By Matthew McFetridge
Constitutional reform offers the chance of protection and rights to a marginalized segment of society.
Myanmar’s Constitutional Uncertainty
By Sebastian Strangio
A massive campaign for constitutional reform has ended, with uncertain results.
Myanmar: Revival of the Lost Kingdom
By Prachi Priya
Myanmar still requires extensive reform before investors will jump in with both feet, but noticeable progress is underway.
Is the EU Supporting Authoritarianism in Myanmar?
By Yola Verbruggen
The military retains power, and critics claim that its reforms have been superficial.