The US government’s move is largely symbolic and will not have a significant impact on bringing the Myanmar military generals to justice, says ...
the sanctions “harmed the dignity of the military”, no doubt the Myanmar military leadership is feeling the heat.
The ban is also a win for the Donald Trump administration, as the President looks to re-election in 2020 and is keen to show that he’s getting tough on foreign policy.Though the US State Department’s announcement is a welcome move, unfortunately, it has been a move more in form than substance. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives at a news conference on human rights at the State Department in Washington, US, Jul 8, 2019.
The Myanmar military and civilian leadership understands well that so long as China, a close ally and a permanent member in the security council with a veto power, is on their side, they can escape punitive action. Following the US State Department’s announcement, there is a possibility that the Myanmar leadership may push to further strengthen its ties with China, Russia and other like-minded countries, and ditch hopes of developing ties with the West.
Myanmar military leaders and the civilian leadership have denied any wrongdoing when it comes to the Rohingya crisis.
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