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The Aung San Suu Kyi-led National League for Democracy, which has been in power for three years, has shown a modest score card, winning more censure than praise. Suu Kyi’s civilian-military equation has been good, but not her reluctance on the Rohingya issue. What chances does her party have of winning in Myanmar’s elections in 2020?
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The elections are over and the transition towards a democratic government in Myanmar is currently underway. However, the sailing isn’t as smooth. The NLD and the military are in agreement but are cautious at the same time. Myanmar promises to be a car driven by two drivers.
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Fair Observer republished Gateway House's Venessa Parekh's article on 400,000 people of Indian origin who do not have official recognition in Myanmar. She argues that with India participating in Myanmar’s rejuvenation, it should use effective diplomacy to advance minority rights in the country.
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2point6billion.com republished Gateway House's Venessa Parekh's article on 400,000 people of Indian origin who do not have official recognition in Myanmar. She argues that with India participating in Myanmar’s rejuvenation, it should use effective diplomacy to advance minority rights in the country.
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Rediff republished Gateway House's Venessa Parekh's article on 400,000 people of Indian origin who do not have official recognition in Myanmar. She argues that with India participating in Myanmar’s rejuvenation, it should use effective diplomacy to advance minority rights in the country.
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There are 2 million stateless persons scattered across Myanmar and an estimated 400,000 of them are of Indian origin. As India participates in Myanmar’s rejuvenation, can it also use effective diplomacy to advance minority rights in the country?
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The West is quick to claim that their sanctions against Myanmar have forced the government to implement political and economic reforms in the country. However, such bans do not usually achieve their stated purpose of forcing regimes to change their behavior.