Organizer: NYSEAN, Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University

Type/Location: Hybrid / New York, NY

Description:

Myanmar stands at a critical crossroads. Nearly four years after the coup, the country faces humanitarian catastrophe, economic collapse, and ongoing violence. During this Forum on Burmese Democracy, leading voices will share their perspectives on the crisis. The panel will examine Myanmar’s current trajectory, the challenges to democratic recovery, and the role of international engagement and diaspora communities. Kim Aris will join the presenters via video to provide an update on humanitarian relief efforts.

Speakers:

• Sean Turnell, Economic Advisor and Former Political Prisoner

• Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar

• Miemie Winn Byrd, Security and Civil-Military Relations Expert

• Derek Mitchell, US Ambassador to Myanmar 2012-2016

• Scot Marciel, US Ambassador to Myanmar 2016-2020

Registration:

To attend the event in person, please register here.

To attend the event virtually, please register here.