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Can the World's Democracies Bring Change to Burma?

As India’s economic power has increased, its inclination to exercise any corresponding moral authority has proportionately decreased, writes Mira Kamdar. more
Myanmar's newly-released opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) smiles as she arrives at the National League for Democracy (NLD) headquarters in Yangon on November 15, 2010. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

In Burma, Opportunity for US

With Aung San Suu Kyi now free, the US should prepare for active engagement, argues AS Burma expert. more
Myanmar's newly-released opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) smiles as she arrives at the National League for Democracy (NLD) headquarters in Yangon on November 15, 2010. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Analysis: The Release of Aung San Suu Kyi

Asia Society experts weigh in on what's next for Burma/Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. more
Votes queue to collect their ballot papers during a demonstration of how to vote in Naypyidaw. (Soe Than Win/AFP/Getty Images)

POLICY UPDATE: How Should the U.S. Respond to Burma’s Upcoming Elections?

In advance of Burma’s elections on 7 November, the first in 20 years, the Asia Society has just released a Burma Task Force Report Update. more
Myanmar voters queue to collect their ballot papers during a demonstration of how to vote in Naypyidaw. (Soe Than Win/AFP/Getty Images)

The Present and the Future of U.S. Policy in Burma/Myanmar

In advance of the state's first elections in 20 years, Asia Society has issued a Task Force Report Update. more
Myanmar's junta chief Than Shwe reviews an honor guard from his car on Armed Forces Day in the administrative capital of Naypyidaw on March 27, 2009. (Hla Hla Htay/AFP/Getty Images)

Burma/Myanmar Sets Election Date

Burma/Myanmar's ruling junta sets election date for November 7. more
Trailer: The Future of Burma/Myanmar (3 min., 42 sec.)

Asian Perspectives on Policy Toward Burma/Myanmar

Task Force Report on Burma/Myanmar launched in the Philippines. more