Boycotting Burma may be mission impossible

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The Clinton administration dispatched envoys Stanley Roth and William Brown to forge a concerted effort in Asia to discourage Burma from curtailing its democracy movement. After meetings with several Asian leaders, Roth and Brown failed to establish a definitive course of action. Most Asian countries believe that international economic sanctions would not be effective since Burma is not integrated into the global economy. However, Asian foreign leaders urge the US and the Assn. of Southeast Asian Nations to continue to hold talks with the Burma's ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council.

International aspects, Economic sanctions, Sanctions (International law)

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Rangoon gives Asean a black eye in State Council's treatment of opposition leader

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) move to admit Myanmar into the ASEAN was a very risky move considering the perceptions of other countries. Human rights violations and the current government's refusal to accept the legitimacy of Aung Suu Kyi victory fuels the debate regarding the governance of the country. ASEAN, as an organization, has refused to involve itself with this domestic problem. However, with the existing regional economic crisis, the other members of the association are seeing its relations with other Western countries complicated by the Myanmar issue.

International Affairs, Regional Diplomacy, Column, Political aspects, International economic relations, Diplomacy, Geopolitics

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Tough-guy Burma wins seat at the international table

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Burma has been admitted to the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) on security despite reservations expressed by the US, Canada and Australia and criticisms by leading Burmese dissident Aung San Suu Kyi. One of the reasons why the Asean granted ARF membership to Burma is to counter China's increasing economic and strategic influence in the country. As a member of the forum, Burma will be able to raise security issues with OECD countries as well as its Asean neighbors.

Safety and security measures, Asia, Security, International, International security

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