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Aung San Suu Kyi agrees to enter by-elections to Parliament

 06 January, 2012 06:50:00
Things have changed in Myanmar since November last when the ballot was held to give the regime a sartorial make over. President Thein Sein not only acknowledged recognised Aung San Suu Kyi as the voice of the people which cannot be ignored but also surprised the world by freeing the media and trade unions. Yet, Suu Kyi’s decision to accept Thein Sein’s word at its face value and join Parliament has not gone down well with her followers. They have every reason to suspect the motives and planks of the rulers, who, they believe, are new only in name....
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Aung San Suu Kyi registers her party, to contest a by-election

 23 December, 2011 07:45:00
These are clear signals that the Nobel laureate will be able to return to active politics and that the government of former military junta leaders will not place any obstacles on her way to electoral politics. While whether she would be able to hold an elected office should remain confined to the realm of speculation as of now, there can be no doubt that her voice will be heard and respected in the corridors of power henceforth. ...
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West comes to accept Myanmar on its terms

 18 November, 2011 09:50:00
Only through dialogue and constant interaction will it be possible to change the course of events in the 21st century. Vietnam yesterday and Iraq today are shining examples of the failure of policy prescription based on satellite imagery. ...
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Some More Winds of Change in Myanmar

 16 September, 2011 10:00:00
In a small but significant step, the 'civilian' government of Myanmar has relaxed restrictions on accessing Internet news sites. It is also engaged in a dialogue with democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi to "work together for peace and stability and the development of the country”. The olive branch to the critics at home and abroad is a clear signal of the regime's eagerness to be accepted as the representative government of the land. It no longer likes to be treated as a nominally civilian government nor does it want to get bogged down in verbal duels. ...
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Krishna discusses security and development with Thein Sein

 24 June, 2011 11:40:00
It will be patently unfair to compare what India and China are doing or plan to do in Myanmar. China’s forays into Myanmar are a part of its quest to secure its energy interests, and towards that end ensuring peace in the restive border belt. India’s engagement with Myanmar is a part of its Look East Policy. Its mission was and is not unidirectional. It is there to share its expertise and help a friendly neighbour to overcome its development deficit. If the enterprise offers dividends, well, it is a bonus but it is not the unvarnished goal post....
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