Asia Society panel on Burma from 08 -- but still highly relevant -- listen after reading previous posts --

http://fora.tv/2008/03/25/A_Panel_Discussion_on_the_Crisis_in_Burma

Panelists -- Dr. Thaung Htun, UN Office of NCGUB --
Scott Marciel on "why should the USA care about Burma."
Dr. Sean Turnell on Burmese economy, earnings from natural gas, lack of proper institutions.