Myanmar

Paper no :803            28. 09. 2003

by C. S. Kuppuswamy

Despite increasing international pressure, the military junta in Myanmar is unperturbed and has not given any indication for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.  Gen Khin  Nyunt who was appointed Prime Minister in end August 2003 has announced a seven-point “road map to democracy”, which is more of a repeat dose of the earlier efforts for holding a convention to amend the constitution and holding of fresh elections.  His intention is clear.  Prolong the Tatmadaw’s (Army’s) hold on the country.  

Paper no.902            23. 01. 2004

by C.S Kuppuswamy.

This may be read in conjunction with Paper No. 162  " Indo-Myanmar Relations- A volte face" and Paper No. 197  " India-Myanmar Strategic Partnership: Indian Imperatives" posted on this site.

Paper no. 992                                                                        06. 05. 2004

by C.S. Kuppuswamy

Paper no. 1102                                                                                28. 08. 2004

by B.Raman