Showing 11 - 20 of 25
Who is fit to solve the Rohingya crisis?
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 04/02/2017
» As the conflict between the Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar, and the local Buddhist population goes on, many are curious as to who is able to realistically resolve the issue. Many would like to put the responsibility on Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy government, which came to power last year.
Trump on Myanmar still a mystery
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 10/01/2017
» As the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump draws near, political observers are watching prospective changes in US foreign policy with anxiety.
Suu Kyi's wavering political stance
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 04/11/2016
» There has been an online campaign calling for the confiscation of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to now Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in 1991. The petition demands the Chair of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee to "take back" the prize and argues that it should be awarded to "only those who are serious in keeping the world peace".
Suu Kyi visit offers high hopes for India-Myanmar ties
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 18/10/2016
» Myanmar's State Counsellor and Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi's state visit to India this week will likely provide a key to success in New Delhi's Look East Policy.
Suu Kyi's pragmatism wins with Obama
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 17/09/2016
» After two decades of economic sanctions on Myanmar, the US has decided to lift them. The announcement was made following a meeting between President Barack Obama and Myanmar's State Counsellor-cum-Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi at the White House on Sept 14.
Annan's commission faces Rohingya conundrum
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 06/09/2016
» In an attempt to find a sustainable solution to the complicated issues between Muslims and Buddhists in Myanmar's Rakhine state, former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan is visiting the Southeast Asian country this week.
India should seize opportunity of Htin Kyaw visit
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 27/08/2016
» Security has emerged as top of the agenda for Myanmar President Htin Kyaw's four-day visit to India, starting today. The visit comes four days after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj paid a visit to the Southeast Asian nation, the first high-level visit of a minister to Myanmar since the National League for Democracy (NLD) came to power.
Minority issues key to US sanctions on Nay Pyi Taw
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 19/05/2016
» Last week the Obama administration extended economic sanctions against Myanmar for another year saying the step is necessary despite the progress on democratic reforms.
Learning from the history of the Panglong conference
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 05/05/2016
» The Myanmar government, under Aung San Suu Kyi, has kicked off a new phase of the peace process with the country's ethnic minorities. On April 27, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi held a meeting with the Joint Monitoring Committee, a body representing the army and eight non-state armed groups that signed the so-called Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) last October.
India should step up to plate to support Myanmar
News, Nehginpao Kipgen, Published on 30/04/2016
» India is set to step up its Act East policy this week with a visit to Myanmar of its External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. It is the first high-level engagement with its immediate neighbour since the National League for Democracy (NLD) government took office on April 1.