United States Policy Toward Myanmar (Burma).
Abstract
This study examines U.S. policy toward Myanmar (Burma) as it relates to the overall U.S. strategy in Southeast Asia in the post-Cold war era. The current situation in, Burma poses challenges to the U.S. foreign policy in areas such as democracy, human, rights, drugs, regional stability and an emerging market economy. The study includes a review of the history of Burma, U.S.-Burma relations as well as Burma's relations with her neighbors. It assesses and examines problems and current situation in Burma from the U.S. point of view and from a regional perspective The study also examines the interests and objectives of the U.S., China, Thailand, India, Bangladesh, and ASEAN concerning Burma. U.S. Army Command and General Staff' College Strategic Analysis Methodology (SAM) provides the framework for an analysis, of the current U.S. policy and the development of alternative U.S. policy options employing the diplomatic, economic, military, and informational instruments of national power. Each option is evaluated and a future course of action is recommended.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 03, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA284644
Entities
People
- Surapong Suwana-adth
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College