World Nov 13 Obama returns to Myanmar as country struggles with democratic transition NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — President Barack Obama received a hero's welcome two years ago during his historic visit to Myanmar, whose rapid rebirth after decades of repression was a source of hope for the region and beyond. Yet as he meets… By Josh Lederman, Associated Press
World Jun 18 Watch Myanmar’s Democracy Transition Marred by Anti-Muslim Rhetoric and Violence Once Discreet, Religious Conflict Erupts as Myanmar Transitions to Democracy…
World May 20 Watch New Chapter Begins for U.S. Relations With Myanmar, Though Concerns Remain New Chapter Begins for U.S. Relations With Myanmar Though Concerns Remain…
World Nov 19 Watch With President Obama’s Visit, Myanmar Looks Towards Greater Democracy With President Obama's Visit, Myanmar Looks Towards Greater Democracy…
Nov 19 Watch President Obama Travels to Myanmar, Saluting a Long Struggle for Freedom For nearly 50 years, Myanmar was ruled by military dictatorship. But the country's leadership has made a rapid about-face in the last two years, pressing sweeping reforms transitioning towards democracy, reducing corruption and increasing transparency. Ray Suarez reports on President… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch U.S. Eases Sanctions as Myanmar Passes Democratic Reforms Though significant steps have been taken, tensions remain between reform and hardline Burmese politicians. Margaret Warner talks to U.S. Campaign for Burma's Jennifer Quigley and Open Society Foundation's Maureen Aung-Thwin for more on what the U.S. role should be in… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch After Years Under House Arrest, Democracy Activist Suu Kyi Honored by Obama Aung San Suu Kyi has spent her political career in Myanmar advocating for true democratic governance in opposition to martial law and military government control. After years under house arrest, Suu Kyi made her first trip to the U.S. to… Continue watching