The actions by the Burmese regime are simply a repeat and repackaging of old tactics and without a new approach, the country could easily fall back into its historic conflict patterns and civil war.

If Burma’s military regime goes ahead with its promised general election this year, some 27.2 million voters will be deprived of the chance to cast a ballot for the political party.

What lies ahead for the National League for Democracy now that Burma's main opposition party has decided not to contest the election?

History shows us that political prisoners have a vital role to play in national reconciliation.

When Suu Kyi is free, she probably will not have the NLD party as a platform to express her views, but the Burmese public and the international community will still look to her for leadership.

On March 29, Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) colleagues will deliberate and decide on whether they will participate in the generals' "election."

BANGKOK—Burma's military government has pledged to hold elections sometime in 2010. But far from energizing the long-oppressed opposition and ethnic groups, the prospect of

Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gives junta leader Than Shwe a smart sidekick in response to his election plans.

Leaders of Burma's opposition National League for Democracy have some hard choices to make because of Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition to the general election.

The author of “Burmese Days” would find rich material for a sequel in the current pre-election situation in Burma.