"Myanmar's military government has long been treated as a pariah with which most Western governments, non-governmental organisations and human rights groups have maintained minimal contact. The country's humanitarian crisis and the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS are now so serious, however, that a significant increase in international assistance is needed. Widespread concern that such re-engagement in Myanmar could undermine the quest for political change is misplaced and should not block increased humanitarian aid. International donors, the government and the NLD should recognise that the country's pressing humanitarian problems cannot wait for the slow political process to work itself out..." This well-researched and -argued report challenges international NGOs, international donors, the UN system, the Burmese military, the National League for Democracy and the overseas supporters of the Burmese democracy movement.