Ineffective Responses to Genocide in Myanmar
A year and a half after the brutal military coup, responses to the crisis in Myanmar remain muted, including towards the ongoing genocide of the Rohingya people.
Tag Archives: Aung San Suu Kyi
Better to Die by the Gun in Myanmar
Amidst political chaos, military violence, and a lethal pandemic, some Myanmarese are lining up in the thousands to go out of their homes, onto the streets, and to risk their lives.
Military Coup Unfolds in Myanmar
Long-simmering fears of a military-led subversion of Myanmar’s recent steps toward democracy became reality this week as the nation’s armed forces arrested civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and announced a one-year state of emergency that transfers power to Min Aung Hlaing, the Southeast Asian country’s top general.
The Aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of October 2019.
Diet Extension to Push Immigration Bill
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 15, 2018.
Yasukuni Chief Priest Forced to Resign for Criticizing Emperor Akihito
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 12, 2018.
Denny Tamaki Wins Okinawa Gubernatorial Election
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on September 30, 2018.
Today in Japan (11.15.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 15, 2017.
Japan Back in Myanmar
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s late May to Myanmar (Burma) has highlighted the scale of Japan’s interests in the country. These not only include trade, investment, and economic cooperation, but also comprise national security themes. Myanmar is home to key natural resources, offers cheap labor and untapped markets, and is located at a strategic crossroads.
Aung San Suu Kyi on the Rohingya Muslims
Aung San Suu Kyi explains her view on the violence committed against the Rohingya Muslim community of Myanmar.
