brent: we would like to bring in derek mitchell, a former u.s. ambassador to myanmar. mr.chell, it is good to have you. if we look at the demographics of myanmar, most of the population is buddhist. rohingya are muslims and a mayor t. is this -- and a mayor eddie -- minority. is it a religious conflict? derek: it is largely a historical and communal conflict involving a population that has long been considered not part of the fabric of the country. a legacy of colonialism, rich colonialism -- british colonialism. viewed as illegal immigrants and not worthy of support. they are considered a threat to the country. it is deep-seated and unfortunate. brent: what about the leader of myanmar? she is a nobel peace laureate and has been noticeably quiet. do you have any idea why she is saying nothing? derek: she has not said nothing, but i think that is legitimate critique that she should be saying more. even she does not control the security forces she is the leader, certainly the moral leader of the country. i know people on the outside want to hear that compassion and concern a