Burma and the Political Aftermath of Cyclone Nargis

As evidence mounts that Burma’s controversial military leader, General Than Shwe, refuses to allow a meaningful relief effort in the cyclone-stricken Irrawaddy delta, accusations of ‘crimes against humanity’ have multiplied. An influential report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has, however, dampened the debate of whether the UN’s ‘Responsibility to Protect’ mandate — which sanctions […]