By U Zaw Htay U.S. president Barack Obama’s historic visit to Myanmar in 2012 brought hope to the people of this country, which sits at the crossroads of China, India, and mainland Southeast Asia. President Thein Sein’s return visit to…
Political Theory
Reconciling Sovereignty with Responsibility: Burma and ASEAN
by cogitASIA Staff • • 1 Comment
The pattern is unmistakable. Burma’s record suggests that government killings of other ethnic groups constitute at least crimes against humanity, if not genocide, as stated in Article 7 of the Rome Statute. These largely overlooked violations are unacceptable to humanity and Southeast Asia’s budding democracy. ASEAN must reconcile its respect for sovereignty with expectations of a modern state to prevent mass atrocity crimes in Southeast Asia.