The President’s words to Congress were warm and embracing of the “freedom-loving” resistance. But those closer to the action have more to lose.
The Democratic establishment back Israel. The party’s rising left does not. And its centre is wavering.
The President-elect’s closest circle of advisers seem to be selected on the basis of trust and experience.
He’s General Min Aung Hlaing, the army’s Commander-in-Chief. Now is the time for sanctions that target the military.