The Association of Southeast Asian Nations should introduce Burma to a new “ball game” based on rules of reward and punishment.
‘Opinion’ category
Engagement? It’s Asean’s Shame
November 3rd, 2009‘Radical’ or ‘Rational’ NLD Thinking
November 3rd, 2009The NLD is playing hardball with the junta on its taking part in the 2010 election, basing its position on a so-called “radical” or “revolutionary” way of thinking.
Time to Inject Pragmatism
November 2nd, 2009The US Administration’s new policy on Burma will be tested this week during a visit by two State Department officials.
A Debate Worth Having?
October 29th, 2009Whatever its flaws, the nationality verification policy of the Thai government for Burmese migrants has to be encouraged. It has started a meaningful debate.
Playing With Super Powers
October 28th, 2009Burma’s generals have a history of juggling relations with Washington and Beijing.
The World is not Flat
October 26th, 2009Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s preposterous comparison of former Thai Premier Thaksin and Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi illustrates the quality of leadership within Asean.
Kudos to Abhisit for a Successful Asean Summit
October 26th, 2009Asean Summit at Cha-am must go down in history as the most colorful with additional soap opera-like interventions. Only Thailand could have handled such a messy affair and come off with flying colors.
Asean’s Never-ending Struggle for Relevance
October 21st, 2009The regional bloc wants to be taken seriously by the rest of the world, but that won’t happen until it stands up to its most recalcitrant member.
What Matter Most in Burma’s Politics
October 10th, 2009In the past few years, United Nations agencies and the aid community in Rangoon have given priority to humanitarian assistance over politics on the grounds of increased poverty and deepening socioeconomic conditions.
