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Myanmar
Chelsea Clinton Joins P&G to Bring Burma 6-Billionth Liter of Clean Water
Chelsea Clinton visited Burma for a landmark clean water donation.
Burma Goes to Press
Burma has taken one step closer to openness with the unfettering of its formerly state-run newspaper industry.
Women in International Politics: An Essential Element
A wave of democratization is sweeping the globe – but women are being left out at precisely the moment when their voices are needed most.
Myanmar’s Developmental Catch-22
Consumerism and rule of law are taking root in Myanmar. This radical opening brings both opportunity and challenge.
Burma’s Biggest Win: Its Legislature
Burma’s legislature has been a boon for the country. But building a parliamentary house takes time
China's Myanmar Problem
With conflict raging on China’s borders with Myanmar, Beijing weighs the possible influx of refugees.
Burma Confirms Airstrikes on Kachin Rebels
While Burma has opened up to the outside world and undertaken political reform, internal strife remains.
Full Steam Ahead: The Burma Boom
With Burma opening to the outside world, the opportunities for investors and its people are vast. The challenges may be equally daunting.
Forty Shipwreck Survivors Denied Entry into Singapore
After being dubbed the “the planet’s most emotionless society”, is a troubling narrative forming?
Outgoing ASEAN Chief's Farewell Tour
Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan has been offering advice for solving ASEAN’s major challenges.
The Next Step in Burma's Economic Opening
While much about the country’s future remains uncertain, banks and accounting firms are moving in.
A Rough Road for Reform in Burma
Recent events show that even though reforms in Burma have been widely hailed as positive, the future is unclear.