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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls Sunday for America to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic "chaos." [1]

Obama warns America is ‘dangerously close’ to moving away from democracy Former president says ‘I’m still optimistic – I’m still the ‘hope’ guy,’ even as he warns US is slipping towards autocracy - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Former President B... [2]

BEIJING — His influence at home quickly fading, US President Barack Obama is looking east to China, the opening stop of a three-country tour that will test his ability to play a commanding role on the world stage during his final two years in office.... [3]

BANGKOK — For President Barack Obama, expanding US influence in Asia is more than just countering China or opening up new markets to American businesses. It’s also about building his legacy. [4]

US President Obama touched down in the capital Naypyidaw on Wednesday night to attend the Asean and East Asia summits. (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—On a history-making trip, President Barack Obama on Monday paid the first visit by an American leader to Burma and Cambodia, two Asian countries with troubled histories, one on the mend and the other still a cause of concern. [6]

Obama campaigns in Pennsylvania for Biden: US election news The former president, a valuable asset for the Democratic party, stumps in person in Philadelphia for Joe Biden - Former President Barack Obama took to the c [7]

RANGOON — In a historic breakthrough, President Barack Obama on Monday stepped onto the soil of long-shunned Burma and into the flag-waving embrace of its once repressed people. [8]

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[1] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-01-26 · 75% match

Obama, Clinton say killings by agents should be wake-up call for US

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls Sunday for America to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic "chaos."

[2] MM independent.co.uk · 2025-06-18 · 65% match

Obama warns America is ‘dangerously close’ to moving away from democracy

Obama warns America is ‘dangerously close’ to moving away from democracy Former president says ‘I’m still optimistic – I’m still the ‘hope’ guy,’ even as he warns US is slipping towards autocracy - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Former President B

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-11-10 · 75% match

In China, Obama Tests Global Clout Post-Election

BEIJING — His influence at home quickly fading, US President Barack Obama is looking east to China, the opening stop of a three-country tour that will test his ability to play a commanding role on the world stage during his final two years in office.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-11-17 · 75% match

Personal, Strategic Motivations for Obama in Asia

BANGKOK — For President Barack Obama, expanding US influence in Asia is more than just countering China or opening up new markets to American businesses. It’s also about building his legacy.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-11-13 · 75% match

What Do Ordinary Burmese Expect From Obama’s Visit?

US President Obama touched down in the capital Naypyidaw on Wednesday night to attend the Asean and East Asia summits.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-11-19 · 75% match

Obama Criticizes Cambodia after Praising Burma

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—On a history-making trip, President Barack Obama on Monday paid the first visit by an American leader to Burma and Cambodia, two Asian countries with troubled histories, one on the mend and the other still a cause of concern.

[7] MM www.aljazeera.com · 2020-10-21 · 75% match

Obama campaigns in Pennsylvania for Biden: US election news

Obama campaigns in Pennsylvania for Biden: US election news The former president, a valuable asset for the Democratic party, stumps in person in Philadelphia for Joe Biden - Former President Barack Obama took to the c

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-11-19 · 75% match

Obama to people of Burma: America ‘is with you’

RANGOON — In a historic breakthrough, President Barack Obama on Monday stepped onto the soil of long-shunned Burma and into the flag-waving embrace of its once repressed people.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-04-29 · 75% match

Obama Vigorously Defends Foreign Policy Record

MANILA — President Barack Obama vigorously defended his foreign policy record on Monday, arguing that his cautious approach to global problems has avoided the type of missteps that contributed to a “disastrous” decade of war for the United States.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-11-14 · 75% match

What Message Will Obama Bring?

Burmese have many questions they’d like ask to US President Barack Obama when he makes his historic visit to their country next week, but not all of the questions they’re asking each other right now are entirely serious.

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