I have been following events in Myanmar since 1995, and have spent quite a bit of time studying it's history. I have no idea why. I have just seem to be drawn to doing this. To tell the truth, I find Thailand and Cambodia more interesting. But now I'm glad that I have. Interesting days ...
Edit: And OP, Thanks a lot for the link to "The Irrawaddy". I'm always looking for new NON-US sources of news. This journal is exactly what I was going to be trying to find as soon as I got the time to be digging arounf.
Would you be willing to share any insights? Specifically regarding the current military takeover and if you think it is in the genuine best interest of the Myanmar people? I haven’t had the time to dig into this at all so I’ve only skimmed a few resources linked on this site. I’ve read the “elected” president has ties to Obama/Killary but I’ve also read conflicting statements that the Myanmar military has abused its citizens in the past so would love to hear your thoughts/insights.
I have been following events in Myanmar since 1995, and have spent quite a bit of time studying it's history. I have no idea why. I have just seem to be drawn to doing this. To tell the truth, I find Thailand and Cambodia more interesting. But now I'm glad that I have. Interesting days ...
Edit: And OP, Thanks a lot for the link to "The Irrawaddy". I'm always looking for new NON-US sources of news. This journal is exactly what I was going to be trying to find as soon as I got the time to be digging arounf.
Would you be willing to share any insights? Specifically regarding the current military takeover and if you think it is in the genuine best interest of the Myanmar people? I haven’t had the time to dig into this at all so I’ve only skimmed a few resources linked on this site. I’ve read the “elected” president has ties to Obama/Killary but I’ve also read conflicting statements that the Myanmar military has abused its citizens in the past so would love to hear your thoughts/insights.
Btw, the student massacre was at the hands of Security units and not the military proper. It was one of the triggers for the second coup.