At a critical juncture, Burma’s government needs a Plan B
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stated last week in Denpasar, Indonesia, that “[Burma] has reached a critical juncture.” While Clinton was referring to releasing political prisoners and...
View ArticleRussia to build metro in Naypyidaw: reports
The Burmese government has awarded Russia a tender to develop the country’s first underground rail service in its remote capital, reports on Russian media suggest. Details about the proposed project...
View ArticleRussia closing deal over 20 fighter jets
Russia is believed to be close to finalising a deal over the sale of 20 advanced fighter jets to the Burmese military, which has sought to expand its air power in tandem with ground forces. The MiG-29...
View ArticleAt a critical juncture, Burma’s government needs a Plan B (Pt. 2)
In light of China and Burma’s mutual irritation with each other, Burmese officials have quietly but decidedly been looking for a partner that could replace China, should the drawbacks of the special...
View ArticleAt a critical juncture, Burma’s government needs a Plan B (Pt. 3)
On 27 June this year a Burmese delegation led by Shwe Mann, the speaker of the lower house of the Burmese parliament, landed in Moscow. They had a busy schedule: meetings with Russian Duma members,...
View ArticleRussian gas giant eyeing Burma
Officials from Russian state run gas company, Gazprom visited Burma’s capital Naypyidaw earlier this month, according to the International Oil Daily. The company is interested in becoming involved in...
View ArticleNargis naval stand off?
According to a newly leaked ‘wikileak cable’ Maung Aye, at the time junta number-2, was under the impression that the Russians would send three war ships to Burmese waters in response to the presence...
View ArticleMy name is Sai Thein Win
There have been a number of analyses of potential nuclear and ballistic missile programs in Burma in the last year. Many of those reports depend on interviews with me. I am Sai Thein Win, a deserter, a...
View ArticleBelarus PM talks trade with Thein Sein
Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich arrived in the Burmese capital today on the invitation of President Thein Sein. The three-day “good will” visit is expected to focus on boosting bilateral...
View ArticleAs arms sales sag, Russian envoy boosts defence ties with Burma
Russia is looking to boost defence ties with Burma after losing its foothold in many traditional markets, including the conflict-torn Libya, Syria and Iraq, senior government officials have announced....
View ArticleAt a critical juncture, Burma’s government needs a Plan B
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stated last week in Denpasar, Indonesia, that “[Burma] has reached a critical juncture.” While Clinton was referring to releasing political prisoners and...
View ArticleRussia to build metro in Naypyidaw: reports
The Burmese government has awarded Russia a tender to develop the country’s first underground rail service in its remote capital, reports on Russian media suggest. Details about the proposed project...
View ArticleRussia closing deal over 20 fighter jets
Russia is believed to be close to finalising a deal over the sale of 20 advanced fighter jets to the Burmese military, which has sought to expand its air power in tandem with ground forces. The MiG-29...
View ArticleAt a critical juncture, Burma’s government needs a Plan B (Pt. 2)
In light of China and Burma’s mutual irritation with each other, Burmese officials have quietly but decidedly been looking for a partner that could replace China, should the drawbacks of the special...
View ArticleAt a critical juncture, Burma’s government needs a Plan B (Pt. 3)
On 27 June this year a Burmese delegation led by Shwe Mann, the speaker of the lower house of the Burmese parliament, landed in Moscow. They had a busy schedule: meetings with Russian Duma members,...
View ArticleRussian gas giant eyeing Burma
Officials from Russian state run gas company, Gazprom visited Burma’s capital Naypyidaw earlier this month, according to the International Oil Daily. The company is interested in becoming involved in...
View ArticleNargis naval stand off?
According to a newly leaked ‘wikileak cable’ Maung Aye, at the time junta number-2, was under the impression that the Russians would send three war ships to Burmese waters in response to the presence...
View ArticleMy name is Sai Thein Win
There have been a number of analyses of potential nuclear and ballistic missile programs in Burma in the last year. Many of those reports depend on interviews with me. I am Sai Thein Win, a deserter, a...
View ArticleBelarus PM talks trade with Thein Sein
Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich arrived in the Burmese capital today on the invitation of President Thein Sein. The three-day “good will” visit is expected to focus on boosting bilateral...
View ArticleAs arms sales sag, Russian envoy boosts defence ties with Burma
Russia is looking to boost defence ties with Burma after losing its foothold in many traditional markets, including the conflict-torn Libya, Syria and Iraq, senior government officials have announced....
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