http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43035.pdf
Describes the shift of U.S. policy toward Burma since 2011, when the quasi-civilian government took control of the country. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42939.pdf
Provides a brief history of U.S. policy towards Burma and the development of U.S. sanctions, a topical summary of those sanctions, and an overview of actions taken to waive or ease those sanctions by the Obama Administration. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41336.pdf
This report provides a brief history of U.S. policy toward Burma and the development of U.S. sanctions, a topical summary of those sanctions, and an examination of additional sanctions that have been considered but not enacted by Congress. It also discusses the recent easing of some of those sanctions and provisions under which additional sanctions could be removed. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42363.pdf
Examines reform moves in Burma including estimates of the number of political prisoners being held in Burma and what must be done by Burmese authorities to bring about the lifting of U.S. economic sanctions. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R42363_20120301.pdf
Discusses the number and importance of political prisoners in Burma for the hopes of restoring democratic rule to the country. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.com
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/publications/ois_rfa_fr_2011.pdf
Provides information on the number of persons admitted to the U.S. as refugees or granted asylum in 2011. A total of 56,384 refugees were admitted ; Burma, Bhutan, and Iraq were the leading countries of nationality for refugees. From the Office of Immigration Statistics of the Department of Homeland Security
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06287.pdf
The National League for Democracy, led by Aung San Suu Kyi achieved a stunning victory in the spring 2012 Parliamentary elections in Burma. This note surveys the debate about what has been achieved so far in Burma, what remains to be done, and whether Western sanctions should be lifted. From the Library of the House of Commons
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42438.pdf
Previews the coming parliamentary elections in Burma and their potential effect on U.S. policy. Also looks at related issues in Burma involving human rights, political prisoners, and ethnic conflicts. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists