The meaning of relief for Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar’s generals crave international recognition and are beginning to get it
RUNNING A MILITARY dictatorship comes with certain perks, as Myanmar’s generals know very well. Unchecked power allows for the capture of a state’s economy and the suppression of dissent with near-impunity. Opponents can be intimidated or, if necessary, locked up or killed.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Influence campaign”
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