Recent anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar cannot be understood primarily as a spontaneous
outburst of religious feeling among the general population. Rather it was a shocking …

Although general elections in Myanmar (Burma) in November 2010 have transformed the
political landscape, many of the characters remain the same. While there is evidence of …

Since 2011, M yanmar has been undergoing a political transition that, in keeping with the M
yanmar government's own claims, has been hailed by many previously critical countries as …

On February 1, 2021, Myanmar's military coup abruptly ended a decade of a civilian-military
hybrid regime–a massive setback for the democratisation process. Citizens from all walks of …

Across the world states are seeking out new and secure supplies of energy but this search is
manifesting itself most visibly in Asia where rapid industrialisation in states such as China …

Myanmar is embarking on political reforms that could prove to be the first stage of a gradual
transition to democracy. However, critical problems of ethnic discord remain to be resolved …

Severe natural disasters encourage the international community to donate humanitarian aid
(materials and personnel) to the affected country, which is critical for its human security …

Civil Wars in South Asia Civil Wars in South Asia Page 2 ii Policing Page 3 Civil Wars in South
Asia State, Sovereignty, Development Edited by Aparna Sundar Nandini Sundar Page 4 iv …

Starting from the imperfect nature of Myanmar's democracy, this paper aims to answer two
questions. First, can Myanmar's transition be defined as a case of democratization, or is it …

Regional economic integration has become the dominant development pathway promoted,
endorsed, and followed by many developing country governments in South East Asia and …