| Burma’s
economy: Mismanagement as usual |
| November 2011 - Pdf, Word |
Contrary to the
regime’s rhetoric of substantial economic reform,
the Burmese economy remains hostage to the same oppressive
and misguided economic policies that have stunted its
development for decades. Read
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| Will
ASEAN fail to confront the SPDC, again? |
| October 2009 - Pdf, Word |
With its new Charter,
ASEAN now has the necessary tools to insist on democratic
reform and national reconciliation in Burma. However,
since the 14th ASEAN Summit in February 2009, the SPDC’s
relations with ASEAN and the international community
soured over the conviction of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
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| Burmese
uprising redux |
| August 2009 - Pdf, Word |
August 8 marks
the anniversary of the 1988 nationwide popular uprising
against Burma’s military regime. The 1988 uprising
represents the Burmese people’s ongoing struggle
against the regime’s protracted economic mismanagement
and political oppression. Read
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| SPDC’s
2010 elections: Upheaval in the making |
| May 2009 - Pdf, Word |
The SPDC preparations
to ensure full control over the 2010 election is fueling
instability, with consequences that will exacerbate
cross-border economic and security issues already adversely
affecting the region. Read
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| Burma
Issues & Concerns Vol. 5: Burma Defiles the ASEAN
Charter |
| December 2008 - Pdf, Word, Print |
In the year following
ASEAN’s member states signing the Charter on 20
November 2007, Burma’s military regime has openly
trampled on the values and rights enumerated in the
document. The briefer summarizes the military regime’s
actions in the year since it signed the Charter. Read
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| Burma
at 60: Time for change! |
| December 2007 - Pdf, Word |
The
brief socio-economic overview of Burma’s past
60 years presents the grim realization that the past
two years have witnessed a sharp decline in Burma
on all fronts. Read
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| ASEAN
should stop passing the buck on Burma |
| October 2007 - Pdf, Word |
The briefer asserts
that ASEAN countries must exercise their substantial
influence on Burma’s military leaders to secure
the delivery of genuine political and economic reforms,
instead of using China as an excuse for inaction. Read
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| Fuel
price hikes inflame Burmese people |
| September 2007 - Pdf, Word |
On August 15,
the SPDC increased fuel prices by up to 500% overnight,
affecting the cost of essential commodities and transport.
Burmese people from all walks of life participated in
nationwide protests. Read
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| Call
For FATF To Maintain Burma’s NCCT Status
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| May 2005 - Pdf, Word |
Despite the regime’s
recent showcase closing of two banks, the SPDC has not
taken significant action against money laundering. The
SPDC’s approach to money laundering remains sub-par
and a threat to regional economies and global efforts
to combat money laundering. Read
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| Ready,
aim, sanction! |
| November 2003 - Pdf |
This report examines
existing sanctions and their direct and indirect impacts
as well as explores a wide-range of possible sanctions.
Existing sanctions should be tightened and a new round
of direct-impacting
sanctions needs to be implemented. Read
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