Careful Stewardship: Managing Myanmar’s Bumpy Road Ahead
Niklas Swanström and Harald Friedl
Myanmar’s transition process has proceeded apace with significant results already achieved. However, bumps are to be expected on the road ahead which may temporarily throw Myanmar off track. Thus there is a need for careful stewardship by all actors involved, including the civilian government and well-targeted support from the international community.
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