Australia announces defence attache to Myanmar
Channel: ANU TV
Date: 2013-03-19

With Myanmar President Thein Sein officially visiting Australia this week (the first official state visit in almost 40 years), Dr John Blaxland from the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific outlines the significance of strengthened political and military ties between Myanmar and Australia.

Dr Blaxland also discusses why he thinks Australia's new defence attache to Myanmar needs to take a softly spoken approach, the impact of increased Australian aid to Myanmar, and the Southeast Asia nation's road to reform.

Story by Belinda Cranston. Production by Belinda Cranston and James Walsh.

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