Rethinking Western Policy Towards Burma: Current Developments and Options for the Future — Historian and Former UN Official Thant Myint-U
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Rethinking Western Policy Towards Burma: Current Developments and Options for the Future — Historian and Former UN Official Thant Myint-U


November 30, 2009


Western policy towards Burma over the past 20 years has failed. Economic embargoes and severe restrictions on humanitarian and development assistance on one of the world’s poorest, most isolated, and most conflict-ridden countries has done little to foster democratic change. At the same time, Burma’s multiple armed conflicts and its pressing economic and social challenges have been virtually ignored.

In a public lecture, writer, historian, and former United Nations official Thant Myint-U will argue for a fresh approach to Burma’s problems, one based on a more rigorous understanding of the country’s recent history, the singular nature of the present military dictatorship, and the fast changing regional landscape.

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: IDRC
Location: 150 Kent Street, 8th Floor Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-148537-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
For information contact: Isabelle Bourgeault-Tassé
Phone: 613-696-2343
Categories: Education

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