Forewords / David Williams -- Part one: the basic principles. Federalism, constitution making and state building in Burma / Lian H. Sakhong ; The basic principles for future federal union of Burma / Lian H. Sakhong -- Part two: constitutional design for Burma. Constitutional design for Burma: the first lecture (2003) / David C. Williams ; Constitutional design for Burma: the second lecture (2004) / David C. Williams -- Part three: constitutional design and fundamental rights. Constitutional drafting and fundamental rights: the example of religious freedom / Susan H. Williams ; Constitutional drafting and fundamental rights: the example of gender equality / Susan H. Williams