The Miracle in Myanmar: What’s Next?

When I first visited Burma back in 2003, there were ominous blood-red billboards posted throughout the country that said:

The People’s Desire

• Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views
• Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation
• Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State
• Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy

The Orwellian sign was printed daily in state-controlled newspapers. It was posted in government offices, schools and universities. It was inescapable. (Courtesy of The American Interest)