Exclusive: Myanmar’s Dictator Wants to Rebuild Ties With the West
In an exclusive interview with TIME, Myanmar’s military-backed President Min Aung Hlaing says he wants to rebuild relations with Western countries and attract greater international engagement. He presents cooperation with the West as a way to support peace, stability, economic development, and Myanmar’s claimed transition toward democracy. The article also examines the country’s ongoing civil war, international sanctions, Myanmar’s growing dependence on China and Russia, and the human-rights allegations surrounding the military government.