Project Activities
An organized study tour of Myanmar by the project’s senior advisors to meet with government, business, and civil society stakeholders. This laid the groundwork for the publication of a of project report to support Myanmar’s 2014 chairmanship of ASEAN.
A public report rollout in Washington, D.C., highlighting the findings of the study trip and implications for U.S. policy.
A workshop on the West Coast to provide a venue for scholars, civil society representatives, business leaders, and government officials to discuss Myanmar’s re-emergence.
Policy Importance
NBR has identified the opportunities and challenges presented by Myanmar’s re-emergence and is providing recommendations for Myanmar, the United States, and other regional actors as Naypyidaw assumes a more prominent international role. This includes outlining specific steps the international community can take to facilitate Myanmar’s development of a capable foreign ministry, active civil society, and strong cohort of experts integrated into regional networks.