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December 09, 2024
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Differences in N. Korean, Burmese democratization, part 2: Reference points

No one comparable to Aung San Suu Kyi carries the torch for liberty inside North Korea

In the second of a two-part series, Prof. Antonio Fiori looks at another key factor in understanding why we should not expect Burmese-style democratization movement in North Korea – due to the lack of a reference point like Aung San Suu Kyi. Click here for part one, on the differences between civil society in Burma and DPRK.


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