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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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May 23, 2013
United States
Thein Sein’s Visit to Washington
On Monday, May 20, Thein Sein visited the White House, the first president of Myanmar to receive the honor in nearly fifty years. In his historic meeting, President Obama lavishly praised Thein Sein’…
January 20, 2012
Asia
Washington Post Interview with Thein Sein
Today’s Washington Post has an extended interview with Burmese president Thein Sein, who met Post senior associate editor Lally Weymouth. The interview is fascinating simply because of its novelty: B…
September 27, 2012
Trade
Hillary Clinton Meeting With Thein Sein Major Success
As reported yesterday, following a meeting with Myanmar president Thein Sein, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that the United States would now be easing the American ban on imports from …
August 29, 2012
Asia
Myanmar Cabinet Reshuffle: Thein Sein for Real
News this week that Myanmar president Thein Sein had reshuffled his cabinet, removing several key ministers, seems to suggest that Thein Sein is for real, that he is indeed committed to the long-term…
October 2, 2012
Asia
Evaluating Suu Kyi’s and Thein Sein’s Trips to the United States
The past two weeks have probably been the most high-profile weeks for Myanmar in the United States since the uprisings and crackdowns in Myanmar in 1988. The much-awaited visit of Daw Aung San Suu Ky…
