Burma/Myanmar : where now?

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Recent changes in Burma/Myanmar have been called the "Burmese democratic spring." While the international media have mainly focused on the economic opporunities offered by these changes and on the ...

Recent changes in Burma/Myanmar have been called the "Burmese democratic spring." While the international media have mainly focused on the economic opporunities offered by these changes and on the doings and sayings of Aung San Suu Kyi, the reality is far more complex. The country is desperately poot, diided by ethnic and religious rivalries and continues to suffer from some of the world's most intractable military oconflicts while powerful elite factions oppose reform. Where then, is the country heading?What are the key challenges it will face? Who are likely to be the key players in the unfolding events? Long-time observers of the situation offer insights and anlysis that address these issues and more.

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