While Americans argued over election results the past few months, scared that the Trump administration would not recognize the results, a similar dispute occurred in Myanmar with little to no international attention. Then early this morning, Myanmar’s military—the losing party—staged yet another military coup, disrespecting the democratic election and abducting the young nation’s leaders. The United States must act swiftly and decisively against these military leaders, not only to preserve Myanmar’s recent democratic gains, including increased religious freedom, but also to inform China that any interference will result in strict consequences. …
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