Will Than Shwe meet Daw Aung San Suu Kyi?

Will dogmatic Than Shwe accept Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's proposal for dialogue?

It is sporadic proposal that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has requested to Bo Than Shwe for reconcialation talk. It is really acceptable and the offer should be supported by all people who are striving for democracy in Burma. This is not the first time of request from Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. She suggested similar program since when Khin Nyunt was in power.But if you look back previous scenario of the same offering for dialogue by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, just false hope or short-term solution has been taken place such as indirect talk via their chosen agent like U Aung Kyi who has been appointed to perform anything what Bo Than Shwe wants.

Therefore, whether coming into being of dialogue depend on (1) Bo Than Shwe's personal aims (2) the attitude of high ranking military personnel such as division and state commanders. But, Bo Than Shwe has not been given up to sort out current political deadlock whereas 2010 elections juncture has been well prepared for theirselves. Also, if you do careful observation on Bo Than Shwe's behavior, it can be found that Bo Than Shwe doesn't proclaim "NO" to any request, demand, appeal etc. by the UN, international community or opposition. He behave like he has difficulty with speech to the people or an arrogant dogmatist. It means he doesn't accept or take any suggestion. This might be at all time attitude that he adheres himself until he is forced to relinquish it.

Therefore he would not go for a dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Possibly he will release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for sometime just before 2010 elections. But it will not be forever freedom for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.