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US Myanmar sanctions
No Evidence Thai Banks Facilitated Myanmar Arms Purchases, Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N. human rights office claims that the country has become a leading source of banking services to Myanmar’s military junta.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Military-Ruled Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The latest round of sanctions aims to cut off the Myanmar military's access to aviation fuel, following a series of deadly airstrikes on civilian populations.
Erin Murphy on the Twists and Turns of US Policy Toward Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
"This is not a popular opinion, but I think the U.S. and the international community should have engaged the military more."
The US Says Myanmar Committed Genocide in Assaults on Rohingya
By Sebastian Strangio
The declaration is long overdue, but accountability for Myanmar's military remains a long way off.
Myanmar Timber Exports Continue, Despite Western Sanctions: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the environmental advocacy group Forest Trends, much more can be done to strangle the junta's access to natural resource revenues.
What the National Defense Authorization Act Means for US Policy Toward Myanmar
By Zachary Abuza
The legislation calls for Washington to adopt a more robust and cohesive approach toward the country's military junta.
US Suspends Trade and Investment Agreement with Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. Trade Representative is also set to reassess Myanmar's eligibility for tariff-free access to the American market.
Myanmar and Biden’s Broken-Down Car Dilemma
By Andrew Samet
The Myanmar coup has posed an early test to the new administration's promise to work with allies to forge an anti-authoritarian front.
Myanmar’s Coup: An Early Test for the Biden Administration
By Sebastian Strangio
It remains to be seen whether the U.S. response can resolve a growing tension between values and interests.
Why the US Election Matters for Myanmar
By Adam E. Howe
The next president will determine whether Obama's interest in Myanmar was aberration or precedent.
Why the US Shouldn't Have Lifted Sanctions on Myanmar
By Aaron Balshan
The removal of sanctions will not do Myanmar's fledgling democracy any favors.
Is Myanmar Still in Cahoots With North Korea?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The state of cooperation between the two countries continues to be an issue of interest.
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