Politics
PRI's The World
November 06, 2015
Around the world, Aung San Suu Kyi is seen as the symbol of the fight for freedom in Myanmar. But inside the country, she shares the spotlight with her father, who won independence from Britain but was felled by an assassin.
"Who is the most powerful woman in your life? - Zethu Matebeni | The World
Development & Education
Who is the most powerful woman in your life?
PRI's The World
January 13, 2015
We've been thinking about all the powerful women who provide an example for all of us. Share with everyone who the powerful women in your lives are — and don't be afraid to branch out beyond your mom. Though it's okay to nominate her, too.
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Politics
Who the heck is Myanmar’s new president? (Or puppet president?)
GlobalPost
March 10, 2016
Htin Kyaw is Aung San Suu Kyi's choice for the next president of Myanmar, because she herself can't run. But Htin Kyaw will effectively be her puppet.
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Conflict & Justice
Slideshow: Burma's Fearless Political Prisoners
PRI's The World
January 03, 2012
Photographer and activist James Mackay photographed former political prisoners including prominent activists such as opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Conflict & Justice
The Opposition in Myanmar's Young Parliament
PRI's The World
January 14, 2013
Longtime government opponents in Myanmar's National League for Democracy are settling into new roles as elected officials.
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Politics
Watching Changes in Myanmar with Cautious Optimism
PRI's The World
January 13, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced that Washington will start the process of exchanging ambassadors with Myanmar (Burma) following the release of political prisoners there.
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Nelson Mandela and The Elders
The Tavis Smiley Show
July 22, 2008
Former Irish President Mary Robinson talks about The Elders, a group of respected world leaders assembled by Nelson Mandela to tackle some of the world's most divisive issues.
Conflict & Justice
Aung San Suu Kyi on Campaign Trail in Myanmar Election
PRI's The World
February 27, 2012
Myanmar (Burma) is holding parliamentary elections in April, and there's a feeling of palpable change in what was until recently among the most isolated countries on the planet.
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In Myanmar, upcoming elections show breadth of reforms
PRI's The World
February 28, 2012
While Aung San Suu Kyi is out of prison and free to run in the upcoming elections in the country formerly known as Burma, there are still signs that there is more work to do. But many in Myanmar are just thrilled with the progress they've had so far.
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Politics
Slideshow: What It's Like to Report in a Changing Myanmar
PRI's The World
March 01, 2012
Now that the government of Myanmar is starting to open things up, it's an exciting time to for journalists there. But as The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports, journalists have still been imprisoned for what they write.
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Myanmar loosens restrictions on press freedom
PRI's The World
March 02, 2012
As Myanmar moves ahead with a set of reforms that have included the release of political prisoners, the country's government is also opening up its media. In some cases they've ended pre-publication censorship entirely and in others they've greatly reduced the restrictions.