News stories by Analysis by Larry Jagan

Already Burma’s new civilian government poses problems for its Asian allies as it tries to woo the international community. The month-old quasi-civilian administration, led by President Thein Sein has launched a new diplomatic charm offensive in an effort to get international approval for the cosmetic changes that have been introduced under the guise of a new civilian government.

A new quasi-civilian government has taken over in Burma, but diplomats, analysts and pro-democracy activists are dismissing it as nothing more than 'old wine in a new bottle'.

The border dispute between two close allies, China and Burma, has now been compounded by concerns over the junta’s future relations with the United States.