The Challenges of Military Rule in Asia

In this Sunday’s Boston Globe, Susan Banki and Hassan Abbas examine the parallels of political upheaval and military rule in Pakistan and Burma. They emphasize the importance of continued international attention to the political challenges the region is facing. Banki and Abbas note that "Both countries' military governments have a history of reneging on their promises. If international attention dies down, that is precisely what they are expected to do." Read the entire article here.