India’s central government and Kuki armed groups began their first round of political dialogue at Ashoka hotel in New Delhi on June 15.

The Obama administration’s policy towards Burma is an indication of the importance of ethnic minority issues in U.S.-Burma diplomatic relations.

Within the next couple of months Burma (also known as Myanmar) is expected to convene a conference to chart the course of the country’s future.

The U.S. foreign policy toward the State Peace and Development Council of Burma is closely watched by the Burmese people.