State of Strife: The Dynamics of Ethnic Conflict in Burma

State of Strife: The Dynamics of Ethnic Conflict in Burma (Policy Studies)

Since independence in 1948, Burma has been the scene of some of the most-sustained and diverse ethnic insurgencies in the contemporary world. This study examines the dynamics of conflict that have caused internal wars to become so uniquely entrenched in one of Asia's most troubled lands. Against a backdrop of conflict, different nationality movements have been able to adapt and survive, utilizing the changing political, economic, and international conditions in the country. In the process, armed opposition became a way of life in the borderlands, while the central state became increasingly militarized. Burma's conflicts, however, have not been static. This study identifies five major cycles of conflict that have seen the national government transform from a parliamentary democracy at independence through Gen. Ne Win's "Burmese Way to Socialism" to the current military State Peace and Development Council. As the political impasse continues, ethnic ceasefires and open-door economic policies are changing the structures of conflict. In an overview of humanitarian and international dilemmas, the study concludes that conflict resolution with integrated support from the international community remains a primary need if Burma and its peoples are to achieve peace, democracy, and a stable nation-state.
Country USA
Brand Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute
Manufacturer Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9789812304797
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute
Manufacturer	Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9789812304797
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

State of Strife: The Dynamics of Ethnic Conflict in Burma (Policy Studies)

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