US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup

The United States has initiated direct diplomatic engagement with Myanmar’s military-led government, marking a shift from previous policies of isolation following the 2021 coup. The outreach was spearheaded by Michael Vance, the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research.

The primary objective of these discussions is to address the proliferation of scam centers operating within Myanmar that specifically target American citizens. This engagement represents a strategic pivot to prioritize the mitigation of transnational criminal activities over the prior stance of total diplomatic disengagement.