With an introduction by Ambassador Derek Mitchell

Myanmar stands at a critical crossroads. Nearly five years after the coup, the country faces humanitarian catastrophe, economic collapse, and ongoing violence. During this Forum on Burmese Democracy, leading voices will share their perspectives on the crisis: Sean Turnell, economic advisor and former political prisoner, Miemie Wynn Byrd, security and civil-military relations expert, and Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar. The panel will examine Myanmar’s current trajectory, the challenges to democratic recovery, and the role of international engagement and diaspora communities. Kim Aris, Son of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, will join the presenters via video to provide an update on humanitarian relief efforts.

About the Speakers

Sean Turnell - Economic Advisor and Former Political Prisoner

Miemie Winn Byrd - Security and Civil-Military Relations Expert

Tom Andrews - UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar

This is a hybrid event. To join the livestream, please register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/4VrtIZVtSJ-wVDzsD_9QlA