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In isolated Myanmar, sanctions breed bogus US franchises

By Patrick Winn | 05/13/13

Experience a tiny “Wal Mart” and a “KFC” that serves fries with chopsticks.

Global Post

Myanmar’s '969' crusade breeds anti-Muslim malice

By Patrick Winn | 03/28/13

Inside the monk-driven movement to divide Muslims and Buddhists.

Christian Science Monitor

Who won the drug war? Drugs did

By Patrick Winn | 03/01/13

The world — not just Colorado and Washington — embraces a more laissez faire approach to narcotics.

Global Post

Myanmar: Kachin guerrillas turn down Suu Kyi's offer to broker peace

By Patrick Winn | 02/15/13

Why help from one of Asia's best-known dissidents isn't always welcome.

Christian Science Monitor

Myanmar: Never-ending jungle warfare on China’s border?

By Patrick Winn | 02/13/13

Combatants fight for a region the size of South Korea rich with gold, jade and timber. But China and America have great stakes in this battle as well.

Global Post

Will Myanmar’s war refugees be forced home against their will?

By Patrick Winn | 01/04/13

Plans proceed to return refugees to their still-unruly homeland.

Global Post

Philippines: Can power and cash absolve a bloodbath?

By Patrick Winn | 12/10/12

Three years on, justice is hopelessly stalled in one of Asia’s worst political massacres.

Global Post

World's biggest millionaire boom? It's in Indonesia

By Patrick Winn | 09/28/12

Total wealth of Asia's millionaries could exceed American GDP in just two years.

Global Post

In Asia, anger over 'freedom of speech' defense for anti-Muslim filmmaker

By Patrick Winn | 09/19/12

Protesters dismayed by America’s refusal to capture and punish director.

Global Post

The return of “Made in Myanmar” to US closets

By Patrick Winn | 09/12/12

As sanctions lift, impoverished nation likely to resume stitching American brands.