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Burma’s Press Freedom Ranking: Twelve-spot climb up but still needs drastic improvement

Some might argue the upward trend that sees Burma made a twelve-spot climb up, where freedom of press index is concerned, is a positive...

Commander-in-Chief’s Europe Visit: Standard Army instead of Professional Army?

The Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing visited Europe at the invitation of the European Union Military Committee (EUMC) November last year and again starting from...

To Hopeland and Back: The 29th trip

Day Three. Friday, 7 April 2017 We should not moor a ship with one anchor Or our life with one hope. Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) Nothing much to...

China-Myanmar Scholars Dialogue for Promoting Peace and Stability for Myanmar

Presentation for Discussion Priorities for Peace China-Myanmar Scholars Dialogue for Promoting Peace and Stability for Myanmar (6 April 2017)   Introduction First of all, allow me to introduce myself as...

To Hopeland and Back: The 29th trip

(5-9 April 2017) First OBSERVE Then SERVE Linda K.Burton (1952-) Two invitations came last March which enabled me to make another trip back to the country I...

To Hopeland and Back: The 28th trip

Day Four. Thursday, 30 March 2017 If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) This morning, our special guest speaker is...

HAPPENINGS IN APRIL: Burma still muddling through the peace process?

The month of April hasn't yet end, but quite a lot of important happening has already taken place, which might be crucial in shaping...

To Hopeland and Back: The 28th trip

Day Three. Wednesday, 29 March 2017 Diplomatic means can transform the smallness of a state into an asset. (Anonymous) Does anyone know which EAOs (otherwise ANSAs...

To Hopeland and Back: The 28th trip

(27 March-1 April 2017) First OBSERVE, Then SERVE Linda K. Burton (1952) This trip came about after I was invited to participate in the 9th Liaison Officers Conference...

THE AFTERMATH OF BY-ELECTION: Shan Party’s success indicates abandonment of tactical voting that brought NLD to power

The by-elections for 19 seats in Burma’s parliament were held on April 1, 2017, which was contested by 94 candidates from 24 political...

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