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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discusses current estimates of the number of political prisoners in Burma, and how the issue of political prisoners affects the hopes for democratic reforms and parliamentary elections.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides a brief history of U.S. policy toward Burma, the development of U.S. sanctions due to human rights abuses,  and an examination of additional sanctions that have been considered but not enacted by Congress.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines opportunities for reengagement with Burma and ten challenges for the post-election government.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Discussions from a workshop on the economy of Burma as the country prepares to hold an election which will transfer power to a new generation of military officers.  From the United States Institute of Peace

This report examines the economy of Burma on the eve of an election that is more about transferring power to a new generation of military officers  than making a transition to civilian, democratic rule.  From the United States Institute of Peace.

Discusses prospects for the forthcoming elections in Burma and new laws developed for the elections by the ruling military junta.  Also covers policy toward Burma adopted by the Obama Administration and current Congressional concerns.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.