I usually sign up for Google Alerts for daily emails of top articles related to the country that I am researching each month. The articles from Burma have been more varied and related to really significant change compared to any other country I have virtually traveled to so far. I have a feeling that the people of Burma themselves are talking a great deal about some of these topics as it seems their country's status internationally is at a moment where it could go one of two ways - gaining respect from some of the peace-keeping/humanitarian allied countries, or drawing increasing criticism for the oppressive leadership and human rights issues.
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| A crowd of relatives and friends wait in front of Insein Prison in Rangoon on May 17, 2011, eagerly looking for their loved ones to appear as part of a general prisoner amnesty release. |
Here's some recent articles if you want some more detailed info on recent events:
US and Burmese Diplomats Hold Rare Meeting in Washington
Bringing Burma's Nuclear Secrets to the Table
Rechecking the Number of Political Prisoners in Burma
Monastic Education the Only Choice for Burma's Poor
US Urges India to Wield Influence over Burma
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