For six months this year, USIP convened a group of 13 senior experts to examine China’s involvement in Myanmar’s internal conflicts—particularly those in Rakhine, Kachin, and Shan states—and peace process. On September 17, USIP hosted a discussion with the group’s co-chairs on the main findings of their report, which is the first in USIP’s China Senior Study Group series examining China’s influence on conflict dynamics around the world.
Speakers: Nancy Lindborg, opening remarks President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ambassador Derek Mitchell President, National Democratic Institute Co-chair, USIP China-Myanmar Senior Study Group
Daniel Twining President, International Republican Institute Co-chair, USIP China-Myanmar Senior Study Group
David Steinberg Distinguished Professor of Asian Studies Emeritus, Georgetown University Member, USIP China-Myanmar Senior Study Group
Jennifer Staats, moderator Director, East and Southeast Asia Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace Executive Director, USIP China Senior Study Groups Series
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