Why the US is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military ruler

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: Myanmar

PoliticsWorld / International

Why the US is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military ruler

The Trump administration is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military ruler, who has been accused of genocide. Al Jazeera links the diplomatic outreach to the US search for rare earths, a detained businessman and a lucrative lobbying deal involving a Trump ally. Journalist Mikail Malik explains the interests behind the contacts.

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