When Myanmar’s leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, meets with President Obama and members of Congress in Washington this week, one of the items for discussion will be easing the remaining American sanctions on Myanmar…

...The Obama administration has progressively eased sanctions as Myanmar has moved toward democracy. In May, the administration lifted a broad range of sanctions, including against state-run banks and businesses. But, until there is constitutional reform that can deliver a durable democracy without military control, the remaining bans on trade and investment with Myanmar’s Department of Defense, armed groups and individuals who do business with the military, including in the lucrative gems trade, should remain in place.