Though the country's foreign relations, particularly with Western nations, have been strained, relations have thawed since the reforms following the 2010 elections. After years of diplomatic isolation and economic and military sanctions, the United States relaxed curbs on foreign aid to Myanmar in November 2011 and announced the resumption of diplomatic relations on 13 January 2012 The European Union has placed sanctions on Myanmar, including an arms embargo, cessation of trade preferences, and suspension of all aid with the exception of humanitarian aid. COUNT 4
QSN1 How have international relations developed due to the recent political changes in Burma ?  ANS1 relations have thawed since the reforms following the 2010 elections. QSN2 What did the United States do in response to the reform changes of the 2010 Burma elections ?  ANS2 the United States relaxed curbs on foreign aid to Myanmar in November 2011 and announced the resumption of diplomatic relations QSN3 What type of activity has the European Union engaged in in response to the reforms made in Burma ? ANS3 sanctions on Myanmar, including an arms embargo, cessation of trade preferences, and suspension of all aid with the exception of humanitarian aid. QSN4 How did the United States treat Myanmar prior to the changes made in Burmese government ?  ANS4 years of diplomatic isolation and economic and military sanctions