You scratch my back…

Apparently, Burma’s military dictatorship is seeking help from India to bring about the peace and prosperity of a democracy.

New Delhi wants Yangon’s backing in crushing anti-Indian rebels allegedly hiding out in Myanmar and other neighbouring nations. The rebels have been blamed for recent bombings in India’s northeast that left more than 80 dead.

So, days after sacking their prime minister who was slightly more reform-minded, the Burmese junta profess a desire to make the transition toward democracy? Sounds to me like as long as they keep making the right noises without any real action, countries can soothe their collective consciences about dealing with the dictatorship.