The US needs to engage Asean as a growing, pivotal region on its own merits, rather than as turf for big-power competition with China, former diplomat Scot Marciel writes in his new book.
As the second anniversary of the Myanmar military coup on 1 February falls upon us, the military junta or State Administration Council (SAC) is determined to hold a national election in the second half of the year in the hope of achieving legitimacy, while the ethnic-democratic forces under the Spring Revolution will be looking to heighten collaboration in the face of a common enemy.
TWO YEARS - Taking stock on the second anniversary of the Myanmar military coup mizzima.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mizzima.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
US urges China to act on Myanmar after executions – Voice Of Vienna voiceofvienna.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from voiceofvienna.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.