The new Afghanistan: Myanmar could be Asia’s next failed state

Only its neighbours can help put the country on a better path The Economist

Apr 17th 2021 edition

When the generals who run Myanmar drew up a constitution to pave the way for an elected government, albeit one that would have no authority over the army, they termed the arrangement “discipline-flourishing democracy”.

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Donald Trump’s warning of major conflict, as North Korea turns to Southeast Asian nations for support

Reuters, AFP and staff writers, News Corp Australia Network

US President Donald Trump said a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.

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Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Philipine

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
MANILA – Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi will visit the Philippines for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, an official said Monday. Continue reading “Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Philipine”