Barack Obama, Myanmar | featured news

President Obama defended his trip to Burma, insisting the visit Monday is “not an endorsement” of the long-repressive nation’s leadership, but an acknowledgment that the country is making progress toward reform.

Burma's transition is about to receive its strongest international endorsement yet, as President Obama gets set to become the first U.S. leader to officially travel to the country.

For President Barack Obama, expanding U.S. influence in Asia is more than just countering China or opening up new markets to American businesses. It's also about building his legacy.

President Obama on Sunday called for the release of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.