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Buddhist monks make their way through the streets to collect offerings in Yangon on May 8, 2009, in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. (Hla Hla Htay/AFP/Getty Images)

Facing the Burma/Myanmar Crisis

Winners of the 2009 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia look at the international community's role, and Asia Society launches a new Task Force. more
Survivors of the cyclone Nargis wait under the rain to collect relief food in Kyaiklat, in the Ayeyarwady Division of south-west Myanmar [Burma] on May 12, 2008. (Khin Maung Win/AFP/Getty Images)

Crisis: Burma's Agony

As the death toll from the cyclone rose, the military dictatorship pressed ahead with efforts to consolidate its power. more
Left to right: Thaung Htun, Scot Marciel, Maureen Aung-Thwin, and Sean Turnell. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

The Crisis In Burma: In Search of a Unified International Response

Reassessing the available options six months after the junta's violent crackdown on monks and other pro-democracy demonstrators. more

In Concert: Hsaing Waing Ensemble with Kyaw Kyaw Naing

Concert highlights: Kyaw Kyaw Naing joins the Hsaing Waing Ensemble for a performance of traditional Burmese music. more

In Concert: Hsaing Waing Ensemble with Kyaw Kyaw Naing

Concert highlights: Kyaw Kyaw Naing joins the Hsaing Waing Ensemble for a performance of traditional Burmese music. more

Music and Dance of Burma (Highlights)

From 2003: High points from Asia Society's evening of traditional Burmese music and dance. more

Music and Dance of Burma (Highlights)

From 2003: High points from Asia Society's evening of traditional Burmese music and dance. more