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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar:

The world has seen no shortage of dictators. What differs between them is how they end: some are toppled by their people, some fall as a result of a power rivalry among their inner circle, some die in exile, some end up in prison, a few on the gallow... [1]

WASHINGTON -- Richard Armitage, a respected figure in U.S. foreign policy toward Asia who served as deputy secretary of state under President George W. Bush, died on Sunday at age 79. ObituariesRichard Armitage, a heavyweight of U.S. [2]

In the past, whenever a dramatic event or an action created tension between the United States and China, it would be followed by a phase of reduced tension and stability. [3]

The Trump administration’s worldviews and foreign policy have been framed as a break from the past. [4]

A portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin, painted by former U.S. President George W. (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

Former U. President George H.W. Bush, who presided over the end of the Cold War and routed Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army but lost a chance for a second term after breaking a no-new-taxes pledge, died on Friday at the age of 94. [6]

‘Thirty Comrades’ Survivor’s Shwedagon Wish Lest we forget, let me remind you all that we owed a debt of gratitude to all Thirty Comrades. [7]

Igor Khrestin is the Bradford M. Freeman managing director of global policy at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, Texas. David J. Kramer is the Bush Institute's executive director. [8]

Sources
[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2026-01-24 · 75% match

Why Are Myanmar’s Dictators So Lucky?

The world has seen no shortage of dictators. What differs between them is how they end: some are toppled by their people, some fall as a result of a power rivalry among their inner circle, some die in exile, some end up in prison, a few on the gallow

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-15 · 75% match

Richard Armitage, a heavyweight of U.S. diplomacy with Asia, dies at 79

WASHINGTON -- Richard Armitage, a respected figure in U.S. foreign policy toward Asia who served as deputy secretary of state under President George W. Bush, died on Sunday at age 79. ObituariesRichard Armitage, a heavyweight of U.S.

[3] TH thediplomat.com · 2019-01-30 · 85% match

US-China: A New Consensus for Strategic Competition in Washington

In the past, whenever a dramatic event or an action created tension between the United States and China, it would be followed by a phase of reduced tension and stability.

[4] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-06 · 33% match

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very Worried

The Trump administration’s worldviews and foreign policy have been framed as a break from the past.

[5] MM burma.irrawaddy.com · 2014-05-05 · 75% match

A portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin, painted by former U.S. President George W. Bush, is displayed at “The Art of Leadership: A President’s Personal Diplomacy” exhibit in Dallas

A portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin, painted by former U.S. President George W.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-12-01 · 75% match

Former US President George H.W. Bush dead at 94

Former U. President George H.W. Bush, who presided over the end of the Cold War and routed Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army but lost a chance for a second term after breaking a no-new-taxes pledge, died on Friday at the age of 94.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-09-08 · 75% match

WHAT OUR READERS SAY

‘Thirty Comrades’ Survivor’s Shwedagon Wish Lest we forget, let me remind you all that we owed a debt of gratitude to all Thirty Comrades.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-04-26 · 75% match

Support for Ukraine's freedom strengthens Asia's security

Igor Khrestin is the Bradford M. Freeman managing director of global policy at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, Texas. David J. Kramer is the Bush Institute's executive director.

[9] MM www.aljazeera.com · 2020-10-09 · 75% match

Second US presidential debate cancelled: US election news

Second US presidential debate cancelled: US election news Debate called off after Trump refuses to participate virtually; Commission says Oct 22 debate in Nashville still on ![](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-10-09T050040Z_484780307_RC2TEJ93RUA6_RT

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-04-14 · 75% match

Did Biden embolden new 'axis of evil' by tipping his hand?

TOKYO -- "The United States of America will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons," President George W. Bush said in his State of the Union address in January 2002.

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