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Myanmar, United States
Myanmar opposition counting on well-connected US businessman to cozy up to Trump administration

John Todoroki, who previously fled Myanmar after a cannabis arrest, recently signed a contract to support the opposition's efforts against the Junta. [...]

Published on 01/05/2025 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes Matt Bernardini

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Myanmar, Russia
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Myanmar
Myanmar opposition brings civil and military intelligence services closer

United States
How the former Paris CIA station chief used security access to help two foreign businessmen

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Chinese security networks: the secret story of French ex-legionnaires detained in Myanmar's civil war

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United States
Under Trumpist pressure, Homeland Security revamps intelligence experts group

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Myanmar
Myanmar's opposition in exile aims to make allies on European tour