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As the Biden administration commits to revitalizing global democracy, the shocking rise in the number of recent coups demands an urgent response from the United States and its allies and partners. On December 7 and 8, ahead of the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a two-part event that examined the dynamics driving four of the seven coups and coup attempts that we’ve seen over the past two years. Day 2 featured a discussion on Myanmar.
SpeakersBilly Ford, moderator Program Officer, Myanmar, U.S. Institute of Peace
Khin Ohmar Human Right Activist; Founder, Progressive Voice
Sai Kyaw Nyunt General Secretary, Shan National League for Democracy
Myat The Thitsar Researcher, University of Massachusetts
Gum San Spokesperson, Kachin Political Interim Coordination Team
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/shocking-rise-coups-day-2
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