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US upgrades diplomatic relations with Burma

By John Roberts, January 19, 2012

The US move is part of a broader strategy to undermine Chinese influence throughout Asia.

Clinton in Burma: Another US move against China

By Peter Symonds, December 3, 2011

Clinton’s visit was not about advancing democratic rights in Burma but to further the US campaign to undermine Chinese influence throughout Asia.

Obama’s move on Burma

By John Roberts and Peter Symonds, November 24, 2011

Clinton’s upcoming visit to Burma is a further step in US efforts to draw the country out of China’s orbit and into closer alignment with Washington.

Burma suspends Chinese dam construction

By John Roberts and Peter Symonds, October 12, 2011

The decision was a slap in the face to Beijing—Burma’s longstanding backer—and a sign of a possible rapprochement with the West.

Death toll rises from Burma earthquake

By Mike Head, March 29, 2011

Despite difficulties in gauging the true extent of the disaster, there seems to have been widespread death and destruction in isolated villages.

Aung San Suu Kyi and democracy in Burma

By K. Ratnayake, November 26, 2010

Suu Kyi has already made clear that she has no intention of challenging the Burmese junta, but rather, with the backing of the US, is seeking a deal with the country’s generals.

US seeks “engagement” with Burmese junta after Suu Kyi's release

By Sarath Kumara, November 18, 2010

For all its claims to be promoting democracy and human rights, the Obama administration’s mooted talks with the Burmese generals are to counter China’s influence in the country.

Released opposition leader Suu Kyi calls for talks with Burmese junta

By K. Ratnayake, November 15, 2010

After being released from house arrest, Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has indicated that she will hold talks with the military junta.

US steps up pressure on Burmese junta following rigged elections

By Sarath Kumara, November 13, 2010

Burma’s ruling military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party has proclaimed a predictable “victory” after elections held last Sunday.

US ramps up pressure on Burmese junta over war crimes

By John Roberts, August 30, 2010

Washington’s move has nothing to do with bringing the Burmese generals to justice for their oppressive rule, but is to pressure the junta for concessions, and undercut Chinese influence in Burma.

More threats of international intervention amid continuing Burmese cyclone disaster

By our correspondent, August 22, 2008

UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon is due to meet with Burmese leaders today in an effort to pressure them to accept more international aid for the hundreds of thousands of cyclone survivors who are still without adequate shelter, food, clean water and medicine nearly three weeks after the disaster struck.

A reply to supporters of “humanitarian” intervention into Burma

By Peter Symonds, June 7, 2008

The World Socialist Web Site has received a number of emails critical of our article “Why the propaganda campaign for international intervention in Burma?”. In one way or another, they all object to our refusal to support the campaign in the international media demanding that the Burmese junta o