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Since 2009, ASPI has sought to strengthen relations between Myanmar and the outside world and support Myanmar’s economic and political development. ASPI’s initial work produced policy recommendations for the U.S. to advance Myanmar's reform process in a phased process. ASPI also worked to convene informal dialogues among experts and former policymakers from the U.S. and Myanmar, with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations and supporting Myanmar’s democratic transition.

Today, through analysis and recommendations papers, public events, strategic dialogues, and expert commentary, ASPI continues to support the strengthening of Myanmar’s economic development and democratic institutions, as well as advocate for increased engagement with the United States and multilateral institutions. ASPI has published multiple reports for policymakers and hosted seminal discussions with Myanmar’s leaders including then President Thein Sein and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.

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    Building a Powerful and Coherent Vision for Net Zero in Asia

    Achieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
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    report

    Reconciling Expectations With Reality in a Transitioning Myanmar

    In this ASPI issue paper, Debra Eisenman analyzes five critical challenges facing Myanmar in 2018.
  • Myanmar’s President Thein Sein shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama during meetings at the White House in May 2013. (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
    report

    Sustaining Myanmar's Transition: Ten Critical Challenges

    The latest report from ASPI’s Myanmar Initiative takes stock of progress and challenges in Myanmar’s reform process over the past two years and thinks through ways forward for U.S.-Myanmar relations.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi meet in Yangon, Myanmar, December 1, 2011. (Saul Loeb /AFP/Getty Images)
    report

    Advancing Myanmar's Transition: A Way Forward for U.S. Policy

    Through ASPI’s Myanmar Initiative, a group of experts recommended policy measures that the U.S. and other actors could take to advance the establishment of a sustainable democracy in Myanmar.
  • Myanmar voters queue to collect their ballot papers during a demonstration of how to vote in Naypyidaw. (Soe Than Win/AFP/Getty Images)
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    The Present and the Future of U.S. Policy in Burma/Myanmar

    Ahead of Myanmar's first elections in 20 years, Asia Society published an update on key developments in the country’s political situation and relationship with the U.S.

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