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"Six months after the transition to a new, semi-civilian
government, major changes are taking place in Myanmar.
In the last two months, President Thein Sein has moved
rapidly to begin implementing an ambitious reform agenda
first set out in his March 2011 inaugural address. He is
reaching out to long-time critics of the former regime,
proposing that differences be put aside in order to work
together for the good of the country. Aung San Suu Kyi
has seized the opportunity, meeting the new leader in Naypyitaw
and emerging with the conviction that he wants
to achieve positive change. The Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) seems convinced that Myanmar
is heading in the right direction and may soon confer upon
it the leadership of the organisation for 2014. This would
energise reformers inside the country with real deadlines
to work toward as they push for economic and political
restructuring. Western policymakers should react to the
improved situation and be ready to respond to major steps
forward, such as a significant release of political prisoners..."
Source/publisher:
International Crisis Group -- Asia Briefing N?127
Date of Publication:
2011-09-22
Date of entry:
2011-09-22
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