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INTERVIEW/ Takashi Shiraishi: In Myanmar, economic growth key to democratization

BY YASUYUKI NISHII SENIOR STAFF WRITER

2012/11/17

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photoTakashi Shiraishi says, "The military, the president and Suu Kyi are all feeling their way. At the moment they barely have the will to reach agreement prior to the general election." (Photo by Makoto Kaku)photoTakashi Shiraishi (Photo by Makoto Kaku)photoTakashi Shiraishi (Photo by Makoto Kaku)

Myanmar is enjoying rewards such as eased sanctions, but it may yet face problems along the road toward economic reforms and civilian rule, warns a leading expert in international relations.

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