Myanmar
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
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