Chinese warships pay visit to Myanmar
DPA / August 30, 2010

Two Chinese warships arrived at Myanmar's Yangon port over the weekend on a "friendly visit," marking the first such port call in recent history, diplomatic sources confirmed Monday. Full Version

Myanmar suspends visas on arrival before election
Reuters / August 23, 2010

Army-ruled Myanmar has suspended visas on arrival for tourists from September ahead of its first elections in two decades, officials said on Monday, potentially restricting access to the country for foreign observers. Full Version

U.S. to Back Human-Rights Inquiry in Myanmar
Wall Street Journal / August 18, 2010

The Obama administration has decided to back efforts to create an international commission investigating alleged human rights violations in Myanmar in a move that ratchets up pressure on the country as it prepares for its first election in 20 years. Full Version

Christian group urges EU to support UN inquiry into Burma crimes
Christian Today / August 18, 2010

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is urging the EU to give its support to a UN investigation into crimes against humanity in Burma. Full Version

India's Flawed Myanmar Policy
Vishal Arora, World Politics Review / August 04, 2010

Last week's visit to India by Burma's military ruler, Gen. Than Shwe, during which several bilateral agreements and treaties were signed, highlighted the tensions in New Delhi's policy toward the isolated Southeast Asian country. The red carpet welcome that New Delhi accorded to Than sparked protests by Burmese refugees, who in addition to denouncing Than as a murderer and dictator, argued that a democratic Burma would better serve India's strategic interests. Full Version

Myanmar elections mute ethnic voices
Brian McCartan, Asia Times/ June 25, 2010

Elections slated for later this year in Myanmar seem increasingly unlikely to democratically empower the country's various ethnic minority groups, which combined account for over 30% of the population. Full Version