Thein Sein

In this photo taken on Oct.21, 2012, Myanmar President Thein Sein talks to journalists during a press conference at Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Myanmar’s president made his first New Year’s address to the nation as part of what he called a new campaign to communicate directly with the people. President Thein Sein reflected on the country’s much-touted progress last year and the challenges ahead in a five-minute broadcast Tuesday.(AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)