Politics

A few days ago it was reported that Burma's ruling generals had set up a 'Minister of Relations' who would begin talks with the detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

The international community generally saw this as a step towards democracy.

However, according to a recent article in the Bangkok Post by Kyaw Zwa Moe, the military generals are playing games.

Since 1988 when the military took power, three different military leaders have been named to start negotiations with Suu Kyi.

To calm international pressure the Military also held elections in 1989, which they simply nullified after losing by a landslide to Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy. It has also hosted a National Convention to write a constitution for the past 14 years.

Kyaw Zwa Moe argues that the military junta is playing games and the international community is falling for it.