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Examining U.S.-Burma Military-to-Military Relations | Walter Lohman

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:25

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Examining U.S.-Burma Military-to-Military Relations

Burmese soldiers

The Obama Administration has frequently expressed interest in closer military-to-military relations with Burma – despite the Burmese army’s horrendous record of human rights abuses and close relationship with rogue regime North Korea. The Administration appears reluctant, however, to share its plans publicly.

Join us for a discussion next week Tuesday, October 29, as we try to understand the state of American military engagement with Burma and the implications for broader foreign policy. Speakers will include:

The Honorable Steve Chabot (R-OH)
Chairman, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, House Foreign Affairs Committee

Followed by a panel discussion with
Sarah Margon
Washington Director (Acting), Human Rights Watch

Jennifer Quigley
Executive Director, U.S. Campaign for Burma

Keith Luse
Former Professional Staff, Senate Foreign Relations Committee