The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 2: Myanmar

December 09, 2021 01:18:59
The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 2: Myanmar
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The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 2: Myanmar

Dec 09 2021 | 01:18:59

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Show Notes

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.

Speakers

Billy 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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