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Can Razali Ismail help with the substantial democratic change in Burma?

BBC News: The Burmese military government is reported to have approved the first return visit in six months by the United Nations envoy to Burma, Razali Ismail.

The inability of the U.N. to restrain the United States from attacking Iraq proves that Razali Ismail can not significantly help with substantial democratic change in Burma. He has waited for some more times even to get permission for coming visit from SPDC.
Chit Ko (Australia)

I don't think so, because Burmese dictators are fond of power and luxury. They can do everything at this time. I never believe democratic change will happen. Razali Ismail is U.N.'s envoy, and a Malaysian, not United States of America. Without using force like in Iraq and Afghanistan, or a military coup among the generaals, things will never change. Trust me.
Nyein Naing (U.S.A)

I don't think Mr. Razali's negotiation can bring success without the help of U.S and E.U sanctions. The gov. of Myanmar allow Mr. Razali only when U.S and E.U are going to make more tough sanctions. Mr. Powell also give promise to the Congress that he will find way to put pressure on Gov. of Myanmar at ASEAN Ministers' meeting. Only then, the military gov. allows Mr. Razali in. I think and am sure that if the world, U.S,wants to see the reform in Myanmar, Mr. Bush may need to send Aircraft carriers to the Myanmar sea at the time of Mr. Razali's coming to Myanmar. If not, Mr. Razali will go back again with nothing in his hands.
Ko Ko (D.S.A)

There were reports that Razali Ismail is abusing his position by conducting only personal business when he visits Burma. Therefore, there is virtually no chance that any of his visits will ever make an impact in bringing Democracy to Burma. He should be ashamed for misleading the naive Burmese listeners.
Ko Myo

It depends on the will of SPDC because it is the regime which do not want a change. In terms of international role, Razali's effot is the best at this point. He tries his level best. His participation in Tokyo close door consultation is important. However as dialogue means of two sides' decision, a third party has very limited role to influence.
Dr. Swe (New Delhi)

What will bring national reconciliation in Burma?

National reconciliation in Burma can be brought about by the current government who have the authority to do anything. As long as the SPDC cannot take criticism and do not discuss with NLD or any other organisations, there won't be any national reconciliation in Burma regardless of whatever the NLD or other organisations do.
Mya Mya Soe (USA)

The only means to bring national reconciliation in Myanmar is to broadcast more information about the activities of the military government especially on Human Rights issues.
San Htoo (New York)

We should have the Security Council in Burma. Let the generals be in it as members together with some civilians. Then, we should also have an interim government for necessary democratization. The other very important issue is to learn from the U.S.A and Thailand where people from various origins can live together as 'citizens' of a modern country. There should be no discrimination on race or origins.
Prof. Soe Tint (Indiana, U.S.A)

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