Roger Stone

Roger Stone, a veteran American political lobbyist and longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been hired by Myanmar's military-backed government to lobby Washington. The junta, which seized power in a 2021 coup and faces international condemnation for alleged atrocities, is reportedly paying Stone $50,000 per month to "rebuild" relations with the US. This move aims to rebrand the regime and potentially ease its international isolation. Stone's appointment has drawn criticism from activists who accuse Myanmar's military of war crimes. While the contract may offer the junta a slight hope for improved public relations, significant breakthroughs on major issues like US investment are considered unlikely given the ongoing international scrutiny and accusations against the ruling military.