US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

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The United States opened direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation, according to CNA and The Straits Times. The State Department said it engages with all groups in Myanmar on issues affecting US interests. The move marks a significant shift in Washington's approach to the military junta that seized power in 2021. The talks come as Malaysia pushes for Myanmar's return to ASEAN, signaling a broader regional re-engagement with the isolated government.

Why it matters：The talks could reshape US policy toward Myanmar and signal a broader international re-engagement with the junta despite its crackdown on democracy.

Key points

  • The US opened direct talks with Myanmar's generals.
  • The State Department said it engages with all groups in Myanmar.
  • The move reverses years of US isolation.

Sources (original reporting)

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