This may be the most important American story of the new century: the Pentagon’s massive expansion on just about every front during US President George W Bush’s two terms in office. On seven major fronts, the Pentagon has expanded its power and its powers, nationally and globally. These include the Pentagon as budget buster, diplomat, arms dealer, intelligence analyst and spy, domestic disaster manager, humanitarian caregiver, and global viceroy as well as ruler of the heavens. And it is still aggressively expanding. - Frida Berrigan (May 30, ‘08)

A new round of political chaos and the threat of violent street clashes between pro- and anti-government groups has renewed speculation that Thailand is ripe for yet another coup. But the military brass has little interest in an unpopular putsch, and would be better served by letting events play out in court, where ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra looks to be on a losing streak. - Shawn W Crispin (May 30, ‘08)

Terje Skavdal’s remarks follow reports that Burma’s military government had begun to evict homeless families from some government-run emergency camps. It has given them bamboo poles and t…

The International Labour Organisation warned on Friday of an increased risk Myanmar’s ruling military may try to use forced labour — including children — to rebuild the country after…

The wind uprooted trees, rain flooded prison cells, and electricity was cut. Many prisoners, wet and cold, began screaming in the dark. The storm's wrath triggered a riot and guards started shooting….

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Surin Pitsuwan, chaired the second meeting of the ASEAN Humanitarian Task Force on 29 May 2008 at the ASEAN Secretariat.  Dr Surin reported signs of progress and moment…

The junta is still obstinate as they continue to limit the entry of international relief in Myanmar. It is this stubbornness which provokes world leaders to call for bold measures like relief invasion…

The Myanmar Teleport, one of the country's Internet Service Providers (ISPs) has banned more proxy sites in a fresh move following a technically upgraded report, users in Rangoon said. "We cannot v…

We heard stories about death, the injured and frustration over the lack of aid from the Burmese government and the international community. Everyone with whom we spoke said the same thing — that the…

Shia leader’s supporters step up pressure as former PM Jaafari floats new party.