U.S. Seeks Dialogue with Myanmar

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STEVE INSKEEP
NPR Morning Edition
09-29-2009
U.S. Seeks Dialogue with Myanmar

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The Obama administration is trying something new to influence the military junta of Myanmar. The Obama administration is trying to talk to them. A top U.S. official says the timing seems right to open up a dialogue.

NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

MICHELE KELEMEN: The U.S. has tried to isolate Myanmar. It has periodically tried to engage it. Now Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says he's trying to arrange a meeting this week to begin ...

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