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For an architect trying to renovate his beloved but crumbling Palace of Justice in Brussels, once the largest building in the world, the design challenges pale compared with the political ones.
For nearly two decades Western governments and a growing activist community have been frustrated in their attempts to bring about a freer and more democratic Burma only to see an apparent slide toward even harsher dictatorship. What do we really know about Burma and its history? In “The River of Lost Footsteps,” Thant Myint-U tells the story of modern Burma, in part through a
Tony Waters argues that Erin Murphy’s book, “Burmese Haze: US Policy and Myanmar’s Opening and Closing”, fails to address the murky side of US involvement.
Facing opprobrium after the 2021 coup, the junta in Naypyitaw has deepened its relationship with the Kremlin to relieve international pressure. Powers wishing to see Myanmar return to democracy should not try to break these ties but rather redouble their targeted sanctions and embargo efforts.