From Korea Times:
The despotic regime in Myanmar has again proved itself to be among the most odious governments on earth. What to do? Attempts at “smarter” sanctions and penalties targeting leading junta members and their families probably are worth a try. But without an international consensus they are likely to fail.
Unfortunately, ousting the so-called State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) is not a priority in Asia. Some of Myanmar’s neighbors pay lip service to democracy in Yangon, but few are prepared to sacrifice economic or political advantage to encourage democracy.
The latest round of protests in Yangon have highlighted the futility of previous international democracy campaigns. Thus, some human rights advocates now are looking at China. If only the People’s Republic of China (PRC) would force reform in Myanmar. [Full Text]
Doug Bandow, former Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan, is the Robert A. Taft Fellow at the American Conservative Defense Alliance.
