Case Study: Myanmar
Since Myanmar's situation has improved, the country has opened its doors to tourism, which could be a lifeline for this struggling, yet beautiful place. We can now look inside the time capsule that is Myanmar and witness its incredible sites.
In the period between 1962 until 2011, the country was under the fierce control of a military junta that ignored international sanctions and suppressed the rights of its citizens. In 2010, general elections were held and, although their legitimacy was disputed, a nominally-civilian government led by President U Thein Sein was installed in 2011.
The new government promised democratic reforms and peace treaties with ethnic minorities groups. These events led to a more open Myanmar, with the international sanctions being lifted after half a century of isolation.
But Myanmar still has much work to do to resemble the democracy touted by Obama two years ago. Two of its biggest hurdles: the country's electoral system and its treatment of minority Muslims. In addition, Myanmar has the largest gap between the wealthy and the poor in the world, and has one of the least developed economies in the world.
Obama arrived in Myanmar's capital of Naypyitaw on Wednesday amid persistent questions about whether the U.S. had made too many overtures to the long-isolated country too soon. Myanmar won wide sanctions relief from Obama after its sudden and unexpected shift from the half-century of military rule, but there's little certainty about the country's future.
https://mashable.com/2014/11/13/myanmar-beautiful-photos/?europe=true
In the period between 1962 until 2011, the country was under the fierce control of a military junta that ignored international sanctions and suppressed the rights of its citizens. In 2010, general elections were held and, although their legitimacy was disputed, a nominally-civilian government led by President U Thein Sein was installed in 2011.
The new government promised democratic reforms and peace treaties with ethnic minorities groups. These events led to a more open Myanmar, with the international sanctions being lifted after half a century of isolation.
But Myanmar still has much work to do to resemble the democracy touted by Obama two years ago. Two of its biggest hurdles: the country's electoral system and its treatment of minority Muslims. In addition, Myanmar has the largest gap between the wealthy and the poor in the world, and has one of the least developed economies in the world.
Obama arrived in Myanmar's capital of Naypyitaw on Wednesday amid persistent questions about whether the U.S. had made too many overtures to the long-isolated country too soon. Myanmar won wide sanctions relief from Obama after its sudden and unexpected shift from the half-century of military rule, but there's little certainty about the country's future.
https://mashable.com/2014/11/13/myanmar-beautiful-photos/?europe=true
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