Sources told Reuters that these clandestine meetings took place in Tokyo. Critics, including Thomas Vlinge, describe the strategy as a "transactionalist" approach and allege that the Trump administration has similarly betrayed pro-democracy movements in Ukraine and Venezuela to favor authoritarian regimes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Story
Trump Admin Targets Rare Earths in Secret Myanmar Talks
Geopolitics1 day ago
The release of a detained businessman and a lucrative lobbying deal for a White House ally are primary goals of new US outreach to the Myanmar military. According to Al Jazeera, the Trump administration is also pursuing rare earth minerals through secret negotiations with a ruler accused of genocide, shifting priorities away from the restoration of democratic governance in the region.
Looking for more context or analysis?
Tilt chat provides reliable, tailored insights, alerts, and automations.