Burma In Turmoil

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Burma In Turmoil

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Author : Alden T. Roycee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008

Burma In Turmoil written by Alden T. Roycee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

By the end of September 2007, the Burmese military regime had suppressed with force anti-regime protests that began in late August, escalated in mid- September, and were led by Buddhist monks and pro-democracy activists. This drew new protests from the United States over the regime's abusive human rights record. According to human rights reports by the U.S. State Department and private organisations, Burma's poor record worsened in 2004, 2005, and 2006. These reports have laid out a familiar pattern of government and military abuses of civilians. As in the past, U.S. diplomatic initiatives in September 2007 did not prevent the regime's crackdown. China blocked a U.S.-European Union proposal to have the United Nations Security Council consider imposing sanctions on Burma. However, Burmese military leader Than Shwe proposed to a United Nations envoy that he would meet with opposition leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi if she would cease encouraging confrontation with the government and foreign economic sanctions. The SPDC appears unaffected by sanctions imposed by the United States and other Western nations. Western sanctions are uneven with U.S. sanctions being the heaviest. Burma has been able to expand exports of a variety of commodities, including growing earnings from natural gas production. China and India have signed deals with the SPDC for substantial purchases of natural gas. Burma also reportedly earns between $1 billion and $2 billion annually from exports of illegal drugs, heroin and methamphetamines. Most of these earnings go to drug traffickers connected to the Wa and Shan ethnic groups; but Burmese military officials have means to gain a substantial share of these earnings. Burma's fellow members in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have grown more critical of the SPDC, but they continue to oppose sanctions. Chinese diplomatic support of the SPDC and military and economic aid is very important: $2 billion in military aid since the early 1990s, $200 million annually in economic aid, substantial foreign investment including new investment in natural gas, and a huge influx of Chinese migrants into Burma, mainly traders. China's role is a prime justification for India's "constructive engagement" policy toward Burma. Burma has re-established diplomatic relations with North Korea amidst reports of growing military co-operation between them. This book presents a background report on Burma and incisive reports on the country and its internal strive and international interactions.

Turmoil In Burma

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Author : David I. Steinberg
language : en
Publisher: Signature Books
Release Date : 2006

Turmoil In Burma written by David I. Steinberg and has been published by Signature Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Political Science categories.

Few states in the contemporary world present the complexities that characterize Burma/Myanmar at present. On the one hand, it has been under military rule for some forty-four years at this point, with many traditional factors in operation: an high degree of authoritarianism; the dominance of personalization over institutions; powerful centrism, but with a progressive weakening as the distance from the center lengthens; and the importance of religion as a source of identity. Those who govern Myanmar have given ample indication in recent times of a desire to interact with diverse international bilateral and multilateral operations. Yet Burma/Myanmar nationalism has contained a xenophobic quality emphasized on occasion, a proclivity that is more conducive to isolation than to cooperation. In this context, the movement of the capitol from Rangoon to Pyinmana in the interior, while proclaimed as a move to provide easier access to all parts of Myanmar raises questions. Moreover, as was demonstrated recently, in the face of strong opposition, Myanmar was prepared to give up its scheduled chairmanship of ASEAN rather than to change its domestic political policies. Under the circumstances, it is fortunate to have a highly regarded scholar who has spent many years undertaking in-depth studies of Burma/Myanmar as well as other parts of East Asia, with a history of friendships and research in the region, provide us with an up-to-date analysis. David Steinberg presents a broad picture of the complex scene, commencing with a presentation of key theoretical and historical considerations, and proceeding to an analysis of various specifics relating to the current Burma/Myanmar society and state. His analysis is comprehensive and balanced, taking into account the many complexities and uncertainties of this troubled state. We are indeed fortunate to have this work available. from the Foreword by Robert A. Scalapino

Crisis In Burma

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Author : David I. Steinberg
language : en
Publisher: Institute of Security and International Studies
Release Date : 1989

Crisis In Burma written by David I. Steinberg and has been published by Institute of Security and International Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Burma categories.

Far East In Turmoil

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Author : Amal Bhattacharji
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1947

Far East In Turmoil written by Amal Bhattacharji and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1947 with Southeast Asia categories.

South East Asia In Turmoil

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Author : Brian Crozier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965

South East Asia In Turmoil written by Brian Crozier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Southeast Asia categories.

Aung San Suu Kyi And Burma S Unfinished Renaissance

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Author : Bertil Lintner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990

Aung San Suu Kyi And Burma S Unfinished Renaissance written by Bertil Lintner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Burma categories.

Gazetteer Of Upper Burma And The Shan States

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Author : Sir James George Scott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1899

Gazetteer Of Upper Burma And The Shan States written by Sir James George Scott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1899 with Burma categories.

The World In Turmoil 1914 1944

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Author : Thomas Walter Wallbank
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1944

The World In Turmoil 1914 1944 written by Thomas Walter Wallbank and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1944 with History, Modern categories.

Burma Past And Present

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Author : Albert Fytche
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1878

Burma Past And Present written by Albert Fytche and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1878 with Burma categories.

Burma Myanmar Towards The Twenty First Century

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Author : John J. Brandon
language : en
Publisher: Open Society Institute Thai Studies Section
Release Date : 1997

Burma Myanmar Towards The Twenty First Century written by John J. Brandon and has been published by Open Society Institute Thai Studies Section this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.

Papers presented at a conference sponsored by Chulalongkorn University, Institute for Strategic and Security Studies held during June 1-3, 1995.