Information on "Politics" and "Southeast Asia"
April 2013
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9 Apr 2013
Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest
Author: Joshua Kurlantzick
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In this brief, the author argues that Myanmar's emergence from military rule has also spawned some of the worst ethnic and religious violence in decades and a fear of prolonged civil conflict. More on «Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest»
February 2013
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12 Feb 2013
Transition in Myanmar and the International Response
Author: Patryk Kugiel
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses democratic reforms in Myanmar. More on «Transition in Myanmar and the International Response» -
Feb 2013
Political Change in Myanmar
Author: Bart Gaens
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This paper argues that it is necessary to take into account a longer-term perspective to shed light on Myanmar’s “orchestrated opening” by the military-turned-civilian government. More on «Political Change in Myanmar»
January 2013
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11 Jan 2013
US Sanctions on Burma
Author: Michael F Martin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Since December 2011, the Obama Administration has waived many of the existing sanctions imposed on Burma in an effort to promote greater political and economic reform in the country. More on «US Sanctions on Burma» -
Jan 2013
Demokratieförderung in Myanmar
Author: Kristina Roepstorff
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Bislang bestimmten vor allem sicherheitspolitische und wirtschaftliche Interessen die indo-burmesischen Beziehungen. More on «Demokratieförderung in Myanmar»
December 2012
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4 Dec 2012
Obama in Thailand: Charting a New Course for the Alliance?
Author: Catharin Dalpino
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief discusses US President Barack Obama's trip to Thailand in November 2012, where he attended the East Asia Summit. More on «Obama in Thailand: Charting a New Course for the Alliance?» -
4 Dec 2012
After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China
Author: Sasiwan Chingchit
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief discusses developments in the US-Thailand relationship, with a particular focus on the adoption of a new joint vision statement for the Thai-US Defense Alliance. More on «After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China» -
Dec 2012
Myanmar’s Current Peace Processes: a New Role for Women?
Author: Ja Nan Lahtaw, Nang Raw
Publisher: Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre)
This publication assesses the roles and contributions of women in the current complex dynamics in Myanmar. More on «Myanmar’s Current Peace Processes: a New Role for Women?»
November 2012
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27 Nov 2012
Whatever Happened to Myanmar as the "Outpost of Tyranny"?
Author: David I Steinberg
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This brief argues that relations between the United States and Myanmar are the best they’ve been since the latter’s independence in 1948. More on «Whatever Happened to Myanmar as the "Outpost of Tyranny"?» -
26 Nov 2012
Rebalancing-Obama 2.0: India’s Democratic Differential
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This brief analyzes the reelection of Barak Obama and his pivot towards Asia, especially the relationship with India. More on «Rebalancing-Obama 2.0: India’s Democratic Differential»
