Japan and India have significant public and private investments in Myanmar which they must reframe due to the current civil war and China's growing influence.
The Myanmar military continues to suppress democracy 3 years after it seized power in a coup d'etat, displacing people and costing many lives.
Projects like the Sittwe Port help counter China's increasing presence in Myanmar, which threatens regional security such as freedom of international shipping.
The Myanmar regime, which recently bombed civilians, enjoys the support of Russia and China. The UN General Assembly’s hands are tied.
Democracies must object to Myanmar's cavalier attitude before China gains a foothold in this strategic location on the Coco Islands.
Some people don't want you to know the inconvenient truth. And this is what happens when they are in power" — film director on the Myanmar...
The military government in Myanmar does not listen to calls for dialogue. Meanwhile, thousands have died or been arrested, and one million have been displaced.
Addressing Myanmar, Tokyo should utilize the relationship of trust it has built with ASEAN in the postwar period through economic and humanitarian assistance.
The bloc should not settle for adopting a statement on the Myanmar crisis when the junta lacks the commitment to cease violence towards its political opponents.
The execution of four prisoners, including a member of parliament, is a clear sign that the military’s repression is becoming more severe.
Japan has not joined Western sanctions against Myanmar, citing “unique channels of communication” with the junta. Where are the results?
Countries with strong ties to Myanmar, including Japan, should create a mechanism for resolving the problem, in cooperation with the U.N. Security Council and the ASEAN.
