From Exile to Washington: The Unlikely Rise of a Burmese Activist

Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician and the leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD). She is the daughter of Aung San, the founder of modern Burma. Suu Kyi was born in Rangoon, Burma, in 1945. She studied at Oxford University and worked as a diplomat before returning to Burma in 1988 to join the pro-democracy movement. Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest by the military junta in 1989. She was released in 1995, but was placed under house arrest again in 2000. Suu Kyi was released from house arrest in 2010. She led the NLD to victory in the 2015 general election, becoming Burma's first female leader. Suu Kyi has been criticized for her handling of the Rohingya crisis. She has also been accused of corruption and nepotism. Despite these criticisms, Suu Kyi remains a popular figure in Burma.

From Exile to Washington: A Memoir of Leadership in the Twentieth Century

by W. Michael Blumenthal

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Early Life and Education

Aung San Suu Kyi was born on June 19, 1945, in Rangoon, Burma. Her father, Aung San, was a general who led Burma to independence from British rule. Suu Kyi's mother, Khin Kyi, was a prominent social worker. Suu Kyi spent her early years in Rangoon. She attended the Methodist English High School and the University of Rangoon. In 1964, Suu Kyi went to Oxford University to study philosophy, politics, and economics. She graduated from Oxford in 1969.

Diplomatic Career

After graduating from Oxford, Suu Kyi worked as a diplomat for the Burmese government. She served in the Burmese embassies in India, Japan, and the United Nations. In 1972, Suu Kyi married Michael Aris, a British scholar. The couple had two sons. Suu Kyi and her family lived in England for many years. In 1988, Suu Kyi returned to Burma to visit her dying mother. She became involved in the pro-democracy movement and quickly emerged as a leader.

Pro-Democracy Movement

The pro-democracy movement in Burma began in 1988. The military junta that had ruled Burma for decades was facing widespread protests. Suu Kyi became the leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD),which was formed in 1988. The NLD won the 1990 general election, but the military junta refused to hand over power. Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest in 1989. She was released in 1995, but was placed under house arrest again in 2000. Suu Kyi was released from house arrest in 2010. She led the NLD to victory in the 2015 general election, becoming Burma's first female leader.

Nobel Peace Prize

In 1991, Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work for democracy and human rights in Burma. The Nobel Committee praised Suu Kyi for her "non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights." Suu Kyi's Nobel Peace Prize helped to raise awareness of the situation in Burma. It also gave her international recognition and support.

Post-2015 Election

After leading the NLD to victory in the 2015 general election, Suu Kyi became Burma's first female leader. She has faced a number of challenges during her time in office. These challenges include the Rohingya crisis, the continuing conflict in northern Burma, and the slow pace of economic reform. Suu Kyi has also been criticized for her handling of the Rohingya crisis. She has been accused of not ng enough to protect the Rohingya from violence and discrimination. Suu Kyi has also been accused of corruption and nepotism. Despite these criticisms, Suu Kyi remains a popular figure in Burma.

Legacy

Aung San Suu Kyi is a remarkable woman who has dedicated her life to the cause of democracy and human rights in Burma. She has faced many challenges, but she has never given up. Suu Kyi is an inspiration to people around the world. She is a symbol of hope and courage. Suu Kyi's legacy will be her unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights.

From Exile to Washington: A Memoir of Leadership in the Twentieth Century

by W. Michael Blumenthal

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3283 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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