Dr. Kyi May Kaung's presentation at E-W Center in 2008 - still relevant

http://www.eastwestcenter.org/ewc-in-washington/events/previous-events-2008/june-12-2008-clapp-kaung-steinberg "Offering a macro-view of the Burmese situation, discussant Dr. Kyi May Kaung highlighted that the military-ruled government has not changed in character over time and cannot fulfill the needs of its citizens, thus making change necessary. She also stated that the hard-hit Irrawaddy delta was home to many opposition supporters. When Nargis struck one week before the proposed constitutional referendum, the government’s response to the natural disaster lacked sympathy and seemed almost punitive in nature. Kaung stated that in her view it is important for the international community to see UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s visits and other official surveys of the disaster areas for what they truly are: namely, public relations stunts. She voiced the need for the United States to re-think its Burma strategy so that Burmese leaders are held accountable for their mismanagement of the country. " regards kmk

Power of Plenty near Millenium Park, Chicago. Photo copyright Kyi May Kaung