"The regional grouping must overcome its ideological differences if it wants to have a real impact on Burma?s upcoming election...The Asean members calling for a free and fair election in Burma must ... persuade the rest of the grouping to join them in pressing their demands. If they fail to do this, only the junta will benefit. A sham election will be a blow not only to the hopes of the people of Burma, but also to Asean?s relevance as a regional body..."