Myanmar: State, Society and Ethnicity

This volume focuses on some of the most important and topical questions about Myanmar. Many of these issues have not been sufficiently researched, comprehensively compiled, and comparatively examined within the broader Southeast Asian context. Especially important contributions in the book pertain to issues of historical influence and political considerations that have shaped the dominant thinking within the state and the military. There are equally important studies of sensitive topics like the political economy of the state and the level of human security in the country. The three major ethnic groups in the country - Karen, Kachin, and Shan - are also studied in detail. Some of the negotiations between the Karen and Kachin ethnic insurgent group representatives on the one hand, and the military junta on the other, are spelled out in detail. An important corollary finding is the importance of religion and religious personalities in brokering peace between the ethnic groups and the military government. Finally, the book deals with how the various ethnic groups are trying to cope with decades of conflict and reconstruct their communities.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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Acknowledgements
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The Contributors
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1 - Introduction
pp 1-9
- By N. Ganesan, Hiroshima City University, Japan, Kyaw Yin Hlaing, National University of Singapore
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2 - State-society Relations in Southeast Asia
pp 10-29
- By N. Ganesan, Hiroshima City University, Japan
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3 - Minorities and State-building in Mainland Southeast Asia
pp 30-69
- By Rachel M. Safman, National University of Singapore
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4 - British Policy towards Myanmar and the Creation of the ‘Burma Problem’
pp 70-95
- By Robert H. Taylor, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore
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5 - Between Democracy and Economic Development: Japan's Policy towards Burma/Myanmar Then and Now
pp 96-108
- By Kei Nemoto, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Japan
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6 - Legitimacy in Burma/Myanmar: Concepts and Implications
pp 109-142
- By David I. Steinberg, Georgetown University, USA
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7 - Associational Life in Myanmar: Past and Present
pp 143-171
- By Kyaw Yin Hlaing, National University of Singapore
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8 - Mapping the Contours of Human Security Challenges in Myanmar
pp 172-218
- By Tin Maung Maung Than, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore
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9 - Reflections on Confidence-building and Cooperation among Ethnic Groups in Myanmar: A Karen Case Study
pp 219-235
- By Alan Saw U, Christian Literature Society (CLS), Myanmar
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10 - Peace Initiatives among Ethnic Nationalities: The Kachin Case
pp 236-255
- By Ja Nan Lahtaw, Shalom (Nyein) Foundation, Yangon, Myanmar
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11 - The Shan in Myanmar
pp 256-277
- By Sai Kham Mong, Sources and Development of Shan Thammahsat (Dhammathat), Myanmar
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12 - Reality Check on the Sanctions Policy against Myanmar
pp 278-288
- By Khin Zaw Win
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Index
pp 289-311
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Acknowledgements
pp vii-viii

The Contributors
pp ix-x

1 - Introduction
pp 1-9

2 - State-society Relations in Southeast Asia
pp 10-29

3 - Minorities and State-building in Mainland Southeast Asia
pp 30-69

4 - British Policy towards Myanmar and the Creation of the ‘Burma Problem’
pp 70-95

5 - Between Democracy and Economic Development: Japan's Policy towards Burma/Myanmar Then and Now
pp 96-108

6 - Legitimacy in Burma/Myanmar: Concepts and Implications
pp 109-142

7 - Associational Life in Myanmar: Past and Present
pp 143-171

8 - Mapping the Contours of Human Security Challenges in Myanmar
pp 172-218

9 - Reflections on Confidence-building and Cooperation among Ethnic Groups in Myanmar: A Karen Case Study
pp 219-235

10 - Peace Initiatives among Ethnic Nationalities: The Kachin Case
pp 236-255

11 - The Shan in Myanmar
pp 256-277

12 - Reality Check on the Sanctions Policy against Myanmar
pp 278-288

Index
pp 289-311

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