Middle East will take top foreign policy billing in Obama's second term
In a move designed to benchmark the second term of his presidency, Barack Obama has agreed that his first international visit later this month will include Myanmar.
In a move designed to benchmark the second term of his presidency, Barack Obama has agreed that his first international visit later this month will include Myanmar.
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ANALYSIS by Trevor Royle Diplomatic Editor
By deciding to visit this troubled country, which has only just emerged from years of military rule and was infamous for its breaches of human rights, Obama is sending the message that his administration will endorse any moves which will lead to a country seeking a "democratic transition". During the visit he will have discussions with President Thein Sein and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, right.
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