By Kate Rustici The United States decision to ease sanctions against Myanmar provides an economic boost to the government of President Thein Sein in response to its political reforms over the past year and bolsters the standing of the president…
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New Bill will ease International Financial Institutions lending to Myanmar
by Murray Hiebert • • 1 Comment
By Kate Rustici & Murray Hiebert A bill that will allow the United States to support lending from international financial institutions (IFIs) to Myanmar passed the House of Representatives September 19, and was received by the Senate September 20. UPDATE:…
Myanmar Trip Report: State of the Nation
by Ernest Z. Bower • • 4 Comments
[Editor’s Note: CSIS Asia Scholars Ernie Bower, Mike Green, Chris Johnson, and Murray Hiebert traveled to Myanmar in late August 2012 as part of a CSIS delegation to explore the political, economic, and social reforms launched by the new civilian…
By the Numbers: August 22, 2012
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33% The decline in China’s announced deals of merger and acquisition (M&A) in the first half of 2012 compared to last year. This can largely be attributed to the sluggish global economy, especially the ongoing Euro zone crisis, according to…
The Leaderboard: Nyan Tun
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The Leaderboard profiles the people behind the policies of the Asia-Pacific. This post features Nyan Tun the recently sworn in Vice President of the Union of Myanmar. Who is he? Admiral Nyan Tun was previously named commander-in-chief of the navy…
The Leaderboard: Than Swe
by cogitASIA Staff • • 1 Comment
The Leaderboard profiles the people behind the policies of the Asia-Pacific. This post features Ambassador Than Swe, Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United States of America. Who is he? Than Swe is Myanmar’s new…
Friday Five: July 13, 2012
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Four important developments in Asia from this week and one key event to keep an eye out for next week. ASEAN foreign ministers failed to reach common ground on the South China Sea on Friday and the regional conference ended…
The Leaderboard: Derek Mitchell
by cogitASIA Staff • • 2 Comments
The Leaderboard profiles the people behind the policies of the Asia-Pacific. This post features Derek Mitchell, the newly appointed US ambassador to Myanmar. Who is he? Derek Mitchell became U.S. ambassador to Myanmar after his confirmation late last Friday. Up…
Video: Kurt Campbell on the South China Sea & the ARF
by cogitASIA Staff • • 1 Comment
CSIS Southeast Asia is hosting an extended conference this week with participation of experts from throughout the region on the South China Sea, and exploring the possibility of managing disputes. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs…
Friday Five: June 22, 2012
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Four important developments in Asia from this week and one key event to keep an eye out for next week. 1. Canada and Mexico were both invited to take part in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. With the addition of…