Decades of suffering from Burma War is main challenge to peace and barrier to entire transition
Burma articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Burma. Reform toward democracy, once a good prospect, has seen dramatic setbacks. Conflict and repression are the new normal. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on key figures Aung Suu Kyi and Thein Sein.
Burma Picks Firstpastthepost Over Proportional Representation
Election method experts warn of repeating other nations’ mistakes as Burma Picks Firstpastthepost
Violent History is Greatest Burma Democracy Transition Hurdle
Long running ethnic civil wars and history of repression present Burma democracy transition hurdle
Burma National Reconciliation Talks Set Amid High Hopes
Leadership of large constituencies to meet in hopes of solidifying Burma national reconciliation
Suu Kyi Says Burma Voting Methods Referendum Needed
First Past the Post and proportional representation face possible Burma voting methods referendum
Burma Journalists Demand Freedom at Government Meeting
Information Minister joins President Thein Sein in meeting where Burma journalists demand freedom
President Thein Sein Announces New Burma Mass Prisoner Release
Latest Burma mass prisoner release is good sign that reforms remain goal of transition government
Will Suu Kyi Pick ex-General For Burma President?
Amid dramatic changes in Burma politics, might reformist leader Aung Suu Kyi pick ex-General as new president?
Burma Needs More Democracy Reform Says Suu Kyi
According to once-jailed opposition leader Aung Suu Kyi, changing Burma needs more democracy
Highly Controversial Burma Census Sets Crucial Vote
Dramatic political transformation of country can only be a start as Burma census violence shows