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Theyshared the beliefs that sanctions were counterproductive, that revolution was not around the corner, and that the opportunities around Than Shwe’s impending retirement could be used to push Burma in a reformist direction. Egress was also active in Bangkok, running a series of quiet meetings (“the Bangkok process”) with Burmese exiles gearing up to return. Nay Win Maung was almost manic in those days, working incessantly. He started wearing short shorts all the time. He fell asleep once while smoking and typing, setting fire to his laptop. He changed his email address, without explanation, to brattpytt@gmail.c0m. He emailed me and dozens 0f others every day, maneuvering between diplomats, generals, aid officials, businessmen, and exiles, trying to get the next steps just right.