U.S. Warns Myanmar’s Military

Politico: “The crisis in Myanmar, also known as Burma, is unfolding just days after President Joe Biden took office, and in some ways it challenges the very heart of Biden’s foreign policy vision. The new president has promised to stand up for democracy and human rights around the world, including against communist-led China.”

“A Myanmar military coup would derail significant progress the Asian country has made toward democracy in recent years. The country’s armed forces have also been accused of genocide and other atrocities against minority groups. At the same time, one reason the United States has encouraged democracy in Myanmar is to draw it out of the orbit of China, its neighbor to the northeast. According to reports from the region, the Myanmar military has taken into custody several top civilian leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi.”