The US government is interested in reforming the #Myanmar military that "reflects the diversity of Burma and under civilian control," according to the 2021 NDAA. The question is how the US can reform the Tatmadaw: by putting more sanctions or by engaging with them.
I didn't know that the US government gave the National Unity Government (NUG) some $50 million in COVID-19 vaccines. It was before the 2022 NDAA was passed, according to this article.
This is a great overview of what the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) means for US policy toward Myanmar from @ZachAbuza
https://t.co/JlfdbgLWcG
What can the international community do to resolve the political crisis in Myanmar? Their leverage is limited, but they can still do at least three things to help the country, @nayyanoo13 writes. https://t.co/3RaJjF1qED
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi gave a lecture about foreign policy at National Defense College in #Naypyidaw#Myanmar for the first time.
I think she should engage more with junior and mid-level military officers.
BREAKING: U Shwe Mann has registered a party, the Union Betterment Party, which seeks a federal democracy and to improve the economy, education, health, rule of law and peace. It would also develop a constitution 'suitable' for the Union, Shwe Mann said on Facebook. (Photo | AFP)
It's getting real. Shwe Mann's party will be registered soon. There will be 19 CEC members (7 military personnel and 12 non-military guys). The proposed party namers are
- the Union Party
- People's Affairs Party
- National Interest Party
- Citizen's Affairs Party
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