Burma faces a complex of interlinked humanitarian, social, and political crises. The situation is especially grave in areas populated by ethnic minorities, many

Most international attention on Myanmar has focused on the political situation, where the military, in power since 1962, continues to refuse to acknowledge the

For centuries, Burmese have looked to the authority of their religious tradition, Theravada Buddhism, to negotiate social and political hierarchies. Modern Budd

Covers issues of historical influence and political considerations that have shaped the dominant thinking within the state and the military. Examines the three

What is the relevance of civil society to people empowerment, effective governance, and deepening democracy? This book addresses this question by examining the