Myanmar’s plans to build a nuclear power plant were given a fresh fillip by junta boss Min Aung Hlaing’s recent Russia visit.

Thein Sein has chosen not to run in the 2015 elections. Can Myanmar find a visionary leader to replace him?

Than Shwe is burma's paramount ruler, but he is not alone at the top. Hard-line loyalists within the military include General Thura Shwe Mann, his likely successor, and U Thaung, a former ambassador ...