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Australia Is Normalizing Its Defense Ties With Myanmar

Jan 23, 2014 | 17:16 GMT

Australia Is Normalizing Its Defense Ties With Myanmar
The Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Childers patrol ship.

Commonwealth of Australia 2013

Summary

Australia's establishment of a defense attache in Myanmar was an expected step in the normalization of relations, but Canberra's growing naval concerns in the region make the move more notable. Australia will now have an office in Myanmar specifically dedicated to coordinating defense matters and reducing any frictions.

Both countries remain distrustful, but they are taking important steps toward increased coordination and reduced frictions....

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