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Sunday’s violent crackdowns on orderly dissent by Myanmar’s security forces, in which at least 18 people were killed and dozens wounded, mark the start of a rapid reversal of the country’s modest gains over the past five years.
They were also another example of how the international community’s shallow optimistic support of democratic transitions for newly minted leaders can be insufficient; and a reminder of how the limited tools that support international peace and security efforts require updating.
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Sundayâs violent crackdowns on orderly dissent by Myanmarâs security forces, in which at least 18 people were killed and dozens wounded, mark the start of a rapid reversal of the countryâs modest gains over the past five years.
They were also another example of how the international communityâs shallow optimistic support of democratic transitions for newly minted leaders can be insufficient; and a reminder of how the limited tools that support international peace and security efforts require updating.
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